Gerhard Marcks (1889 Berlin - 1981 Burgbrohl) (F), Gürtelbinderin', 1958

bronze, brown patinated, height 55 cm, monogrammed in the casting, foundry stamp 'Guss. Barth Bln. Mariendorf', casting number M, partially light scratches, partially slight traces of corrosion

The Roman-looking belt-tying woman lives virtually from her straightness. Standing upright on a square plinth, she is shown in her garment, at one moment about to tie it at the hip. The folds of the ancient dress are depicted with fine lines, close it is to the body. The serene face is embraced by folded hair. The artist plays with minimal curves and the simultaneous right-angled posture of the arms and hands - ready to tie the belt. Marcks had a whole collection of his own hand and foot drawings, which certainly supported his understanding of form towards the eventual execution of these sculptural body parts.