Iris, Messenger of the Gods

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Iris, Messenger of the Gods

France, first modeled 1890-1900, this cast 1966
Sculpture
Bronze
31 x 35 x 14 in. (78.7 x 88.9 x 35.6 cm) without base; 37 1/2 x 34 5/16 x 15 13/16 in. (95.25 x 87 x 40.01 cm)
Gift of B. Gerald Cantor Art Foundation (M.73.108.11)
Not currently on public view

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