Chadwick, Lynn | Little Girl III, 1987 — available on Composition Gallery

Little Girl III by Lynn Chadwick, cast in 1987, is a large-scale bronze sculpture measuring 175.3 × 121.9 × 132.1 cm, produced in an edition of 9. The seated female figure exemplifies Chadwick’s signature fusion of abstraction and figuration, characterized by sharp angular forms and a pyramidal head. The rigid geometry of the body contrasts with the natural suggestion of a dress and human posture, evoking both structure and softness. Despite its lack of facial detail or signature, the work conveys a quiet strength and introspective stillness, central to Chadwick’s exploration of the human form in space.

Lynn Chadwick (UK, 1914–2003) was a leading British sculptor known for his abstract, often angular figures crafted from metal. Influenced by Surrealism and the human form, his works evoke movement and tension. Chadwick gained international acclaim after winning the International Sculpture Prize at the 1956 Venice Biennale, cementing his legacy in modern sculpture.

Lynn Chadwick

Little Girl III, 1987

Name: Little Girl III, 1987
SKU: 16057

Form

Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

Medium

Bronze

BronzeBronze is a metal alloy made primarily of copper and tin, with a typical modern composition of 88% copper and 12% tin. Over time, bronze develops a patina, a surface color that often turns deep green due to oxidation. Large bronze objects, such as sculptures, are typically made in foundries. Bronze is valued for its durability and has been widely used throughout history for art, tools, and weapons.

Edition

Edition of 9

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Lynn Chadwick (b. 1914 UK, d. 2003 UK) was a prominent British sculptor, celebrated for his innovative and often abstract sculptures that explored the tension between organic and geometric forms. Initially trained as an architectural draftsman, Chadwick transitioned to sculpture after World War II, gaining recognition for his distinctive works in welded metal. His sculptures, often depicting human and animal figures, are characterized by their angular shapes, sharp lines, and a sense of movement and balance. Chadwick's work played a significant role in the post-war revival of British sculpture, and he became a leading figure in the art world, winning the prestigious International Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1956. His ability to fuse modernist abstraction with figurative elements has left a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art. (Artist website)

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