Little Brother

Paul Manship, Little Brother, 1912-1914, bronze on marble base, 13 ¹⁄₂ x 7 ³⁄₄ x 5 ¹⁄₂ in. (34.2 x 19.7 x 14.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, 1965.16.13

Artwork Details

Title: Little Brother
Artist: Paul Manship
Founder: Roman Bronze Works
Date: 1912-1914
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 13 ¹⁄₂ x 7 ³⁄₄ x 5 ¹⁄₂ in. (34.2 x 19.7 x 14.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the artist
Mediums: marble
bronze
Mediums Description: bronze on marble base
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Figure group — female and child — nude
Figure group — family — siblings
Object Number: 1965.16.13
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1965.16.13

Artwork Description

Paul Manship created several sculptures of women and children that were inspired by his wife, Isabel, and their four sons and daughters. Manship studied Greek and Egyptian art as a student, and in this piece we can see the influence of these ancient styles in the woman's almond-shaped eyes and arched eyebrows. Even though her features are stylized, Manship conveyed the affection in her face as she gazes up at the young boy.