WASHINGTON DC, United States — "Nymph of the Woods," a 1915 marble sculpture by Italian artist Attilio Piccirilli, is displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. This Art Nouveau-influenced piece depicts a graceful female figure embodying the spirit of nature.
Photograph by David Coleman. "Nymph of the Woods" is a striking marble sculpture created in 1915 by Italian-American artist Attilio Piccirilli (1866-1945). The sculpture, which stands as a testament to the Art Nouveau movement's influence on early 20th-century art, is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Piccirilli, born in Massa-Carrara, Italy, came from a family of sculptors and immigrated to the United States in 1888. He and his brothers established a renowned sculpture studio in New York City, contributing to many significant public monuments across America.
Size: 7728px × 5152px
Location: National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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