The sculpture depicts a girl on skates wrapped in a broad cape. The inclination of the figure and position of the legs create a sense of movement, as though she were gliding across the ice. Soft folds of the clothing and the fluttering edges of the cape reinforce this impression. Gilt bronze contrasts with the pale ivory of the face, while the red marble base adds a rich color accent. Created in the 1920s, the work reflects the Art Deco interest in modern leisure and sport, which had become a visible part of urban culture.

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