Naked Female with Cloak by Sean Rice, Bronze, Copper, Unique, 82cm high, Abstract, Body, Female, Figurative sculpture
This piece by Sean Rice is a unique bronze and copper sculpture standing 82 cm high on a polished black slate base. The piece shows a nude female figure in a striking, active pose. She raises her fist beside her head while bending one knee, and she turns her gaze to the side. Her hair sweeps upward and over her shoulder, as though caught mid-motion, adding a vivid sense of movement to the form.
Her upper body remains bare, while her arms and legs wrap in flowing fabric. The cloth ripples with clear folds that travel across the figure, creating a smooth transition between stillness and motion. Her foot rests on a small jagged shape that rises from the base, anchoring the pose and giving the sculpture a stronger sense of lift.
The figure holds realistic proportions and detailed features, yet the hair and drapery carry a subtle stylisation that enhances the dramatic energy of the piece. The contrast between the two metals adds further complexity. Some surfaces show a rugged, golden bronze tone, while others shift into a softer, coppery finish. This interplay guides the eye from the face to the limbs and then through the twists of the cloth.
Light moves cleanly across the contrasting textures, catching the sharper edges of the folds while softening along the curves of the torso. Together, these transitions create a vivid sense of motion and presence, giving Naked Female with Cloak a bold and expressive character.
