Mammon

by Ellen Roosval

Artist Ellen Roosval (Sverige, 1867 - 1952)

Alternate Title

Mammon

Date1922

MediumBronze

Dimensions27,5 x 20 x 18 cm

ClassificationSculptures

Credit LineBequest 1977 of Rolf de Maré

Countries

Sweden

Object NumberMOMSK 15

CollectionsThe Rolf de Maré Collection

The artwork is not on display

About the artworkEllen Roosval started sculpting late in life. Her teachers include Carl Milles. The reviews were mixed when she had her first exhibition in 1923 in Stockholm, at the age of 56. Her background was not in her favour: Born Hallwyl, the wife of Henrik de Maré, mother of Rolf de Maré, she caused a scandal by divorcing him to marry the art historian Johnny Roosval. In her alternately compact and closed, or floating, light, sculptures she expresses inspiration from disparate sources such as Indian and Assyrian art and the European middle ages. Myth and religion meet and mix in an entirely idiosyncratic way.
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Signerad på baksidans nedre kant: "ER.vH.", Stämplat på baksidan i nedre kanten: "OTTO MEYER Fud."

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