Dimensions: 18.5 x 11.8 x 14.8 cm (7 5/16 x 4 5/8 x 5 13/16 in.)
Copyright: CC0 1.0
Editor: So, this is Ernst Barlach's portrait bust of Tilla Durieux. It's bronze, with this imposing, almost stoic expression. What's your take on it? Curator: Barlach created this in a time when women, particularly actresses like Durieux, challenged societal norms. How does the sculpture reflect Durieux’s complex role in society, her influence and her own struggles for autonomy in a male-dominated world? Editor: Hmm, I see what you mean. Her gaze is really intense. Curator: Exactly! Her presence is undeniable, which speaks to the power dynamics she navigated. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about, thank you. Curator: It's a conversation, isn't it? Between the art, the artist, and us, in our own time.
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