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Sculptor:
Nakian, Reuben 1897-1986  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: wood
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Place:
Connecticut
Stamford
Date:
1984. Cast 1985
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1993.
Image on file.
The Advocate (Stamford, CT), Nov. 8, 1986.
unsigned
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Summary:
An abstract sculpture of Europa being carried along by six swimming dolphins. The sculpture is placed atop a rectangular base.
Topic:
Mythology--Classical--Europa  Search this
Animal--Dolphin  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS CT000238
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_330643