Modern and Contemporary ArtDrawingsca. 1913
By Constantin Brancusi (French, born Romania)
Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" is a drawings created in ca. 1913 using wax crayon on paper measuring 20 x 12 1/4 in. (50.8 x 31.1 cm) attributed to Constantin Brancusi (French, born Romania) — now part of the Modern and Contemporary Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wax crayon on paper |
| Dimensions | 20 x 12 1/4 in. (50.8 x 31.1 cm) |
| Classification | Drawings |
| Department | Modern and Contemporary Art |
| Credit Line | Alfred Stieglitz Collection, 1949 |
| Date | ca. 1913 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Study for the Sculpture "The First Step"?
Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" is housed in the Modern and Contemporary Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" created?
Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" dates to ca. 1913.
What material is Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" made from?
Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" is crafted from wax crayon on paper.
Is Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" in the public domain?
Study for the Sculpture "The First Step" is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026