Did you know there are many sculptures titled “Nu assis?” One “Nu assis” was created by Amedeo Modigliani. Several artists have created works with this name.
Today we are standing in front of one such “Nu assis Sculpture.” The Nu assis Sculpture is found within the collection of sculptures at the mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts de Lyon. This museum boasts 1300 sculptures. These sculptures use various techniques. Stone marble bronze plaster and wood are all represented.
The museum’s sculpture collection spans from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The collection has two strong points. These are the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Also the 19th and early 20th centuries are well represented.
The Nu assis Sculpture connects to a broader artistic context. The museum’s collection includes medieval sculptures from all regional schools. The collection also features some foreign works. The old sculpture trail begins with Romanesque pieces. One is the Jongleur made in Berry in the late 12th century.
The Ange and Vierge de l’Annonciation are other masterpieces. They are life-size Tuscan works from the mid-14th century. The Renaissance art is represented by works of high quality. Saint Jean-Baptiste by Mino da Fiesole and Buste de femme en m\u00e9daillon are examples.
The 19th century is represented by Antonio Canova. Also Joseph Chinard David d’Angers and Antoine \u00c9tex are present. James Pradier Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and Auguste Bartholdi are included too. Auguste Rodin is a highlight. The museum has the largest collection of his works outside Paris.
The collection was built directly with the sculptor. He had friendly relations with Lyon enthusiasts. Bronzes and marbles in the garden complement the 19th-century section.
The 20th century sculpture is illustrated by Jeanne Bardey. Antoine Bourdelle and Aristide Maillol are featured. Ossip Zadkine Amedeo Modigliani and Pablo Picasso are also present. Henri Laurens and Arman round out the collection.
The museum acquired Amedeo Modigliani’s Nu Assis. Modigliani was an Italian painter and sculptor. He is associated with the School of Paris. He was known as a figurative painter. He became famous for paintings and sculptures. His works are modern in style. Faces resemble masks. Forms are elongated. Modigliani died in Paris in 1920.
The Nu Assis sculpture is part of a diverse collection. It showcases a range of styles and periods. It reflects the museum’s commitment to collecting. It also reflects the legacy of benefactors like Jacqueline Delubac. The Nu Assis stands as a testament to artistic expression. It enriches Lyon’s cultural heritage. The “Nu Assis” by Modigliani captures the essence of his unique style. Its elongated figures and mask-like faces are instantly recognizable.