Marble

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This is a highly acclaimed marble bust sculpture, one of the sculptor's first truly groundbreaking pieces. Zaļkalns traveled to Paris, where he enrolled in Rodin's prestigious studio and quickly became drawn to the art of sculpture. Although his training with Rodin was brief, lasting only a few short months, their infrequent interactions had a profound impact on Zalkalni at the outset of his career. The works he created during this period, including this striking sculpture, showcased a bold, rugged style that blended harmoniously with his innovative modeling techniques.