roughness of the material. The female figure evokes contained melancholy that can be perceived subtly; her pose hides much of the inner world of the character. Her face, covered by a thick mass of hair, is unknown. Only the gesture of the hands, slightly touching, give life to the sculpture. References Further reading Sculpture Guide Barcelona (English, Catalan and Spanish Edition) by Eduardo Tolosa and D. Romani (Jul 17, 2009) Catalan Art: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting from the Ninth to the Fifteenth Centuries by Christian Zervos, ed. (1937) Joan Llimona (1860-1926), Josep Llimona (1864-1932): Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, 7 D'Octubre-14 de Novembre de 2004. Joan Llimona (1860-1926), Josep Llimona (1864-1932): Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, 7 D'Octubre-14 de Novembre de 2004 Josep Llimona y Joan Llimona: Vida y obra (Spanish Edition) by Merce Escalas Llimona (Unknown Binding - 1977) External links The artwork commented at the Museum's website MNAC YouTube Video 1907 sculptures Sculptures of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Stone sculptures in Spain Modernisme sculpture Nude sculptures Sculptures of women