La Danaide Nude Curled on a Rock Statue by Rodin Bronze Finish 5.5L

The Danaide Nude Curled on Rock Statue was executed during a period when Rodin was exploring the female nude in recumbent postures. It is another work which was originally conceived to be part of the sculptural commission for the Doors of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, The Gates of Hell.

Sculpture of the mythological figure Danaide, one of the daughters of King Danaos. Her streamline curves and sensuous posture entice and arouse. According to Greek mythology, the Danaides were the fifty daughters of King Danaos of Argos, who was in conflict with his brother Aegyptos, father of fifty sons. The fifty sons went to Argos to propose marriage to the Danaides as a conciliatory gesture towards Danaos. Danaos resented his brother and ordered his daughters to murder their bridegrooms on their wedding night. They proceeded, except all but one. As a result of their crimes, the Danaides were sentenced to the underworld where their unending penance was to fill pierced jugs.

• Statue replica is from the highly collectible Parastone Museum Collection sculpted in Europe. PN RO21.
• Material: Collectible quality, resin with bronze powder (bonded bronze).
• Included : Description card about artist and artwork in four languages.
• Dimensions : 5.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 2.5 in. Weight 1.3 lbs.