Sleeping Muse
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"Sleeping Muse" is an abstract sculpture by Constantin Brancusi, a pioneer of modern sculpture. Created in 1908 and later refined in 1910, it features an ovoid head with drastically simplified facial features, emphasizing polished, pristine curves. Brancusi's work, often in bronze or marble, is characterized by a restrained elegance and a focus on pure form. This particular sculpture reflects an early stage of his evolution toward abstraction, moving away from the influence of artists like Auguste Rodin. The ovoid shape became a recurring motif for Brancusi, representing primal forms.12
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