Ida

This is Ida Brun. She was a notable Danish ballet dancer from the 19th century. During kartoffleferie (fall break) in '99 I spent five days at Thorvaldsen's Museum at an art camp trying to make her head out of clay. Unfortunately in the decade since, my Ida has lost her nose and is suffering from a severe case of cracked skin. I was happy to find marble Ida in much better condition on my latest trip to the museum.