Record details

• generalData.authorNameInListings

  Josep Clarà (1878-1958)

• generalData.title

  Voluntat (Willpower)

• generalData.creationDate

  c. 1925

• technicalData.measurements

  h. 53 cm

• technicalData.description

  White marble

• technicalData.complementaryDescription

  This marble sculpture, titled "The Will" (La Voluntad), by Josep Clarà i Ayats, is a powerful embodiment of human determination and introspection. Renowned for his mastery of form, Clarà captures both the physical and emotional depth of his subject, combining classical inspiration with a modern sensibility.
  The bust features a figure with a deeply expressive face: intense, furrowed brows, deep-set eyes, and a flowing beard suggest a timeless, almost mythological quality. The smooth, polished details of the face contrast with the rough, unfinished texture of the base, symbolizing the struggle between raw human potential and the refinement achieved through willpower and perseverance. This interplay reflects the sculptor's ability to infuse his works with both symbolic weight and technical excellence.
  Notably, a bronze version of this sculpture is housed in the prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, highlighting its significance in Clarà’s oeuvre. The choice of marble here enhances the timeless and enduring nature of the piece, while the bronze version adds another layer of permanence, ensuring that this representation of strength and determination continues to inspire across mediums and spaces.