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The Promise of Happiness

Date
1994
Object type
sculpture
Technique
sculpting
Material
marble
Dimensions
62.5 x 58 x 12.5 cm cm
Location
Place of Origin
Italy (Europe)
Owner
The Royal Łazienki
Acquisition name
donation
Museum number
ŁKr 1536
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Maria Papa Rostkowska wrote that marble allows the expression of the dream of happiness – the dream of humanity. For her, working with stone and the search for form had an ethical dimension. The artist is known for her abstract works, which allude to fundamental values such as love, motherhood and courage. The Promise of Happiness is a sculpture in white marble with black veining; its polished surface allows light to pass through in places, revealing the structure of the material.