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La Pensierosa

Emil Fuchs American
1912
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 770
"La Pensierosa" presents a contemplative young woman in exaggerated contrapposto. The patina is matte green-black, a finish popular in the early twentieth century for its antique implications. The base was carved from sodalite and ornamented with silver swags, crossed bands, and a plaque.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: La Pensierosa
  • Artist: Emil Fuchs (American, Vienna 1866–1929 New York)
  • Date: 1912
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: 17 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (45.1 x 12.4 x 11.4 cm)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1919
  • Object Number: 19.91
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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