Hina Rapa
Harry Rosin
A Tahitian woman, Hina Rapa, was the model for this bust. She was considered an exceptional beauty and is shown emerging from an island pool. The torso is considered to be Rosin's masterpiece and what he is best known for. The bust is smoothly and sensitively modeled and the hair has overall texture.
Artist
Date of Birth
(1897-1973)
Date
1935
Medium
Bronze with brown patina; lost-wax cast in 1939
Dimensions
24 x 16 x 9 in. (60.96 x 40.64 x 22.86 cm.)
Accession #
1939.13.1
Credit Line
Joseph E. Temple Fund
Copyright
© artist or artist's estate
Category
Subject
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