Little Brother

Copied 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
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
Mediums Description
bronze on marble base
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — family — siblings
  • Figure group — female and child — nude
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.