Iolande Ide (1931) - Terracotta sculpture of a naked woman

Yolande ide (1931) Circa 1960s. This 50 cm terracotta sculpture embodies the raw essence of human vulnerability through its rough texture and unrefined form. Created in the art brut style, it highlights instinctive, unpolished creativity. The coarse surface enhances its emotional depth, while the inward posture suggests introspection and fragility. It is a striking example of pure, unfiltered expression. Biography: Yolande ide, a 93-year-old artist from de haan, belgium, is the daughter of architect léon ide. In 1950, she studied at the academy of fine arts in antwerp. Throughout her life, she secretly created terracotta sculptures and paintings in her family’s home, focusing on avant-garde female figures from the 1960s. Her father, léon ide, was a renowned architect who shaped the interwar architectural landscape of de haan and nearby areas, designing villas and town halls. 50 X 18 X 16 cm. 6, 2 kg. The item will be carefully packed and protected.