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*Princess X* is an abstract polished bronze sculpture created by Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi between 1915 and 1916. The piece was intended as a portrait of Princess Marie Bonaparte, utilizing a minimalist, phallic form topped with a stylized chignon to capture her essence rather than her literal physical likeness. When it was exhibited at the 1920 Salon des Indépendants in Paris, the work sparked a scandal and was removed by police on charges of obscenity. The sculpture is recognized today for its pioneering role in modern abstract portraiture and conceptual reduction.

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Who is the subject of Constantin Brancusi's "Princess X"?

The piece was originally intended as a portrait of Princess Marie Bonaparte. Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi utilized an abstract, minimalist form to capture her essence between 1915 and 1916.

Why does "Princess X" have such an unusual shape?

The polished bronze sculpture utilizes a minimalist, phallic form topped with a stylized chignon to represent the princess. This highly abstract and suggestive shape famously sparked controversy when it was first exhibited in Paris.

What material is "Princess X" made of?

Constantin Brancusi created "Princess X" using polished bronze to achieve its sleek, reflective surface. The metallic finish emphasizes the smooth, minimalist curves and the stylized chignon that tops the piece.

When was the sculpture "Princess X" created?

Constantin Brancusi created this abstract polished bronze sculpture between the years 1915 and 1916. It was during this period that he was pushing the boundaries of modernism and abstraction in his Paris studio.

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