Sonia Laying by Sean Crampton, Bronze, Edition 1 of 12, Signed SC, 17cm high by 37cm wide by 18cm deep, Body, Female, Figurative, Nude sculpture
Sonia by Sean Crampton is a reclining nude in bronze, signed ‘SC’ and numbered 1 from an edition of 12. It measures 17 cm high, 37 cm wide and 18 cm deep. The figure lies on her back, her body stretched out in a pose that conveys ease and quiet confidence.
The figure of Sonia represents a model who regularly posed for both Crampton and the artist Alfred Rozelaar Green during the last decade of their lives. Crampton would sketch her in crayon, later transforming these drawings into sculptural pieces.
One leg bends gently, with the raised knee resting lightly against the other leg. Her arms lie naturally by her sides, allowing the curves of her torso to flow without tension. The slight arch of her back and the relaxed tilt of her head give the pose the unguarded quality of a private moment of rest.
The bronze has a warm tone and a subtly textured surface. Light picks out the contours of her shoulders, hips and thighs, while the low, horizontal composition gives the figure a grounded presence. From different angles, the raised knee and the gentle curve of the torso offer distinct views of the pose.
Sonia draws on the classical tradition of the reclining nude while retaining the intimacy of Crampton’s studies of a familiar model. The compact scale invites close viewing, where the warmth of the bronze and the small shifts in posture, from the raised knee to the tilt of the head, give the figure its character.
Delivery & Installation
The Sculpture Park will be in contact after purchase to arrange a delivery date. Delivery will require at least 1 person, which will be provided by The Sculpture Park wherever possible. We can provide an installation service upon request, email Sian at sian@thesculpturepark.com to discuss details. Delivery and installation will be provided by The Sculpture Park for mainland Great Britain, excluding the Channel Islands, Scottish Highlands and Republic of Ireland. A mainland courier company will handle any onward shipping.
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This piece is currently available for viewing at the park. Additional images, videos, measurements, and details can be provided upon request.
