International studio (51.1913/1914)

The Art of C. S. Pietro

Photograph by Jeanne Bertrand
MISSES DOROTHY AND HELEN GOULD BY C. S. PIETRO


Another bust, that of Victor Maurel, is different
in conception. It has dramatic fire and vividness;
the head is less large, more round, the face square,
the nose blunt and strong, the mustachios curl
upward; the whole erect poise has the assurance
of the trained actor and singer. The throat is
large and full and adds to the effect of strength
and vitality.
The splendid head of Rubenstein is massive,
almost leonine; the waving hair is thick and ruf-
fled; the features are strong, the brow heavy, but

the fine veins about the nose and the full, mobile
mouth give an expression of impulsiveness, pas-
sion, pride and sensitiveness. Here is a person-
ality of marked magnetism, as well as the artist
and musician.
These sculptures have a ruggedness, a breadth
and largeness of line that creates in the room an
atmosphere of lofty distinction and dignity and
somewhat an impression of antiquity and remote-
ness. This hall seems shut out from noise and
hurry; quietude dwells here and an aloofness that

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