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The Nations of the East, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Calder, Alexander Stirling 1870-1945  Search this
Culture:
Asian Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Unlocated
Date:
1913-1915
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Elephant bearing palanquin on his tapestry-covered back and accompanied by riders on camels and horses, and by standard-bearers, and fruit-bearers, all in Oriental costume.
Topic:
Allegory--Place--Asia  Search this
Figure group  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Dress--Ethnic--Asian Indian Dress  Search this
Animal--Elephant  Search this
Animal--Camel  Search this
Control number:
IAS 76005595
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_16485