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The Virgin Mother is a monumental bronze sculpture by Damien Hirst depicting a pregnant anatomical figure. First shown in the mid-2000s, it combines the recognizable outward form of a human body with an anatomical treatment that makes bodily structure part of the subject. The work is associated with Hirst's use of medical and anatomical imagery in contemporary sculpture.
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What is Damien Hirst's The Virgin Mother?
The Virgin Mother is a monumental bronze sculpture by Damien Hirst depicting a pregnant anatomical human figure. It combines a recognizable body shape with exposed anatomical structure.
When was The Virgin Mother first shown?
The sculpture was first shown in the mid-2000s. Its subject and anatomical treatment place pregnancy, anatomy, and bodily structure at the center of the work.
What does the anatomy in The Virgin Mother represent?
The exposed anatomical treatment makes internal bodily structure part of the subject rather than hiding it. The contrast between a familiar pregnant figure and scientific-looking anatomy is central to the sculpture's visual impact.
Who created The Virgin Mother?
The work was created by British artist Damien Hirst. It is a large bronze sculpture rather than one of his better-known spot paintings or formaldehyde works.
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