Head of Mrs. John Peter Russell (Marianna Mattiocco della Torre) Possibly 1888

"Head of Mrs. John Peter Russell (Marianna Mattiocco della Torre)" is a bronze bust created by the renowned French sculptor Auguste Rodin, possibly in 1888. This piece is a study of Marianna Mattiocco della Torre, the wife of John Peter Russell, an Australian artist and friend of Rodin. The bust captures a sense of realism and emotion, characteristic of Rodin's style, highlighting the subject's individual features and subtle expressions. Rodin's use of bronze adds depth and texture to the piece, enhancing the viewer's engagement with the subject's presence.