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Ives was to revisit the subject of Undine in another work, Undine Rising from the Fountain. Ives' reputation did not survive much longer than his life.
Description This is a marble sculpture of a young woman, Undine, as she reaches up toward heaven out of the waters to receive her immortal soul. She is well proportioned and the fabric with which she is draped even appears to be wet, since it clings so closely to her form.
Chauncey Bradley Ives depicts the moment when the mournful Undine, cloaked in a white veil, rises like a fountain to claim her husband’s life. Exquisitely rendered, the diaphanous wet drapery is a masterful example of illusionistic carving.
Rooted in medieval legend, the story of Undine—a mortal but soulless sea spirit—gained prominence in the 1800s through historical fiction and opera. Chauncey Ives depicts the tale’s dramatic climax: Undine rises from the water to take revenge on her unfaithful husband.
Chrysler Museum of Art. Norfolk, United States. White marble seems to dissolve into rippling wet fabric as the water nymph Undine changes from liquid to human form. Abandoned by her husband, the...
Explore an interpretation of Chauncey Bradley Ives' 'Undine Rising from the Fountain.' Discover a contemporary perspective on this timeless marble statue.
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May 18, 2004 · As Undine rises up from the water bubbling at her feet, Ives’ talent is revealed. As she stretches upwards the thin wet drapery hanging from her hands becomes translucent. Her veil flows water-like downwards and clings provocatively to her body.
