Jaume Otero

JAUME OTERO I CAMPS (Mahon, 1888 - Barcelona, 1945).
"Figure.
Marble.
Signed.
Measurements: 64 x 46 x 34 cm.
Exhibitions: MEAM "A century of Catalan sculpture", 2013. Reproduced in the catalog, page 140.

Marble work of delicate execution, representative of the technical refinement and aesthetic sensitivity of Jaume Otero, an outstanding sculptor in the Catalan artistic scene of the first half of the twentieth century. The piece shows a nude female figure in an intimate and recollected attitude, in a moment of serene contemplation that transmits grace and naturalness. The artist models the surfaces with exquisite softness, achieving a balance between classical idealization and human warmth, especially noticeable in the treatment of the face, the wavy hair and the elegant disposition of the body. The purity of the marble and the meticulous attention to detail reinforce the timeless beauty of the composition.

Jaume Otero I Camps was one of the leading Catalan sculptors of the 20th century. He studied in Barcelona, Paris and Brussels and spent time in several countries to perfect his training, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy. His elegant modernist works are heavily influenced by his international travels and, in particular, by French Art Deco. Otero was also influenced by Albert Bartholomé, with whom he worked in Paris from 1911 to 1914. Her works often tend toward stylization, seeking to accentuate the femininity of her figures. Another characteristic of her work is the decoration, which is manifested in the careful work done in the details, such as fabrics and reliefs, and which brings her closer to art deco.