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“Conception of Life as Dance” Medal

Alexander Stirling Calder

“Conception of Life as Dance” Medal

1900-1940

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“Conception of Life as Dance” Medal

Alexander Stirling Calder

“Conception of Life as Dance” Medal

Alexander Stirling Calder

“Conception of Life as Dance” Medal

1900-1940

Physical Qualities Bronze, 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (1 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Bequest of Blanche Adler
Object Number 1941.152e

Inscribed: Obverse: "The Dance of Life Begins Early / And Goes On" Reverse: "With Pleasure Pain And The / Protagonist / ASC"

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Alexander Stirling Calder

1869–1944

American, 1870-1945
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