Femme étendue lisant 1929

"Femme étendue lisant" (1929) is a bronze relief sculpture by Julio Gonzalez, a pioneer of welded sculpture. The work depicts a stylized female figure reclining and reading a book, creating a sense of relaxation and contemplation. Gonzalez's use of simplified forms and his innovative welding techniques, which gave the sculpture its unique texture, prefigure the aesthetic of later abstract sculpture. This piece exemplifies the Cubist influence on Gonzalez's art.