Head of Iris

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This is a larger than life representation of the Crouching Woman's head. Rodin believed that light casting across broad planes and fractured surfaces helps create form in much the same way that Venetian painters like Titian used color to evoke form and volume. The modernity of Rodin's approach shines through here with block-like forms and seam lines left by plaster molds (these are usually removed). Their presence defies traditional ideas of "ideal beauty" and what might be conventionally accepted as a finished sculpture. Rodin's Head of Iris, like The Crouching Woman, was to inspire later 20th-century sculptors. Gallery location: Sculpture, Room 21, The Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries, case FS This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open source community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.