Malay Woman 1928

"Malay Woman" (1928) is a wooden sculpture by Danish artist Svend Rathsack. The sculpture depicts a woman in traditional Malay clothing, standing with her head bowed in a contemplative pose. Rathsack, known for his work in wood, captures the subject's form with a refined, almost minimalist aesthetic, highlighting the natural grain of the wood. The sculpture, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a powerful testament to the artist's fascination with Southeast Asian culture and his mastery of carving.