Lot 79

Josef Mařatka (1874 - 1937) DANCE OF GREEK GIRLS

The intimate bronze sculpture of the dancer Olga Gzowska performing the dance of Greek girls created by the prominent Czech sculptor Josef Mařatka reflects the delicacy and dynamics of the female figure in motion. Mařatka, who was a pupil and collaborator of Auguste Rodin, brought his influence into his work, which is evident not only in his modern work with the material but also in the detail of the sculpture's elaboration.