Dance of Air and Fire

Paul Manship, Dance of Air and Fire, 1930, bronze on marble base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.64
Copied Paul Manship, Dance of Air and Fire, 1930, bronze on marble base, 9 x 5 x 2 1⁄4 in. (22.8 x 12.8 x 5.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.64

Artwork Details

Title
Dance of Air and Fire
Artist
Date
1930
Location
Dimensions
9 x 5 x 2 1⁄4 in. (22.8 x 12.8 x 5.6 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze on marble base
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — nude
  • Ceremony — dance
  • Allegory — element — air
  • Allegory — element — fire
Object Number
1966.47.64
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.47.64

Artwork Description

Paul Manship created several sculptures that depicted the four elements of fire, earth, air, and water. In this piece the two animated figures and the large circle of flames evoke a ritual dance or ceremony.