RICHARD L. MINNS
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Delilah
Life-Size
Marble, 65 high x 32 x 20 cm, 2004
25.5 high x 12.5 x 8 inches

Biblical Scripture:
“Samson fell in love with a beautiful woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah”

Description of Sculpture:
Richard's sculpture of Delilah, another Venus d'Milo-style torso, could be mistaken for the work of a Renaissance Old Master. Carved out of beautiful marble, the sculpture displays the magnificent polished texture of this remarkable piece of stone, while the Classical Renaissance beauty of Delilah springs forth. Every line in her body is a delight to see: her petite, but full, breasts, and her rounded stomach. However, as you walk around this sculpture it is Delilah's rear view that is especially stunning. This is truly a temptress who conquered the strongest man in the world.

Artist's Interpretation:
“Delilah could only be carved from marble because bronze could never convey the pristine smooth lines of feminine perfection. DELILAH was originally crafted in clay from a live model and I used this as a basis of form for the marble sculpture. It was a wonderful choice of marble, as I discovered when the wax polish brought out magic colours which were initially hidden in the original untouched stone.”

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