Artist
Charles J. Umlauf (American, 1910–1994)American, 1910–1994
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Reclining Nude
Date1958
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall (Sculpture): 28 × 68 × 22 1/2 in. (71.1 × 172.7 × 57.2 cm)
Base (approx.): 30 × 33 × 11 in. (76.2 × 83.8 × 27.9 cm)
Overall (approx.): 60 × 68 × 24 in. (152.4 × 172.7 × 61 cm)
Base (approx.): 30 × 33 × 11 in. (76.2 × 83.8 × 27.9 cm)
Overall (approx.): 60 × 68 × 24 in. (152.4 × 172.7 × 61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brenda Duncan
Object number2021.579
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition HistoryThe second edition of this bronze is on permanent view at the Charles Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum in Austin, Texas.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Signed on the reverse, along the drapery edge behind the calves: C. Umlauf (signature was cut into original plaster or clay)
Signed behind leg: C. UMLAUF
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Catalogue raisonnéN.A.
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Charles LeDray
2009
Laundry cart contents: purple satin bag; clear, white, and black hangers made from alumilite clear cast resin and galvanized steel wire; six pairs of trousers, one shirt, and two neckties made from various fabrics. Laundry bag with nylon cord, alumilite toggles, fabric, and thread, stuffed with fabric.
Palette: wood, nails, glue, wood stain, dirt.
Cart: wood frame with woven aluminum strips, 1/8-inch ungalvanized steel rod, clear acrylic spray coating, canvas, thread, vinyl, aluminum rivets, dirt, and newspaper ink.
Broom: wood handle and housing with bristles.
Floor: linoleum backed with canvas.
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Dr. Charles Smith
1986–2000
Concrete, metal armature, paint, lamp, rope, and found materials
2003.991
Dr. Charles Smith
1986–2000
Concrete, metal armature, and found materials
2003.992