Nude with a Mirror is distinguished by its restraint and soft sculptural modelling. The natural curve of the body and the free gesture of the arms introduce a slight asymmetry into the calm pose. The bronze surface is treated broadly, without minute detail, focusing attention on the smooth transitions between volumes and the contours of the body. The olive-green patina gives the metal a deep, muted tone. A small hand mirror is the only attribute accompanying the nude figure. The round Siena marble pedestal, with its natural pattern of warm tones, sets off the even surface of the patinated bronze.

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