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Blue Dancer
Blue Dancer

Blue Dancer

Artist Alexander Archipenko Ukrainian, 1887–1964, active in France and the United States
Datemodeled 1913–1918; cast after 1961
MediumBronze with blue patina, marble base
Dimensions41 x 18 in. (104.1 x 45.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina
Object number76.1.8
On View
On view
ProvenanceModeled 1913–1918, cast after 1961; collection of the artist; private collection, New York; [Forum Gallery, New York]; sold to NCMA, 1976.

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