The pose is close to that of a seventh-century CE stone carving of a river goddess at Ellora, a Buddhist and Hindu temple complex in lndia, and is discussed at length in Gordine’s article ‘The Beauty of Indian Sculpture’ in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society in January 1941.
Dora Gordine, Houri/Silent Bride, 1944-45, bronze, 59.4 x 27.2 x 16 cm. Cast by Morris Singer.
Dora Gordine Houri/Silent Bride 1944–45
Bronze, 59.4 x 27.2 x 16 cm. Cast by Morris Singer.