The Dance of Life Begins Early

A. Stirling Calder, The Dance of Life Begins Early, 1938, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.24
A. Stirling Calder, The Dance of Life Begins Early, 1938, bronze, 2 7⁄8 in. (7.3 cm.) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.24

Artwork Details

Title
The Dance of Life Begins Early
Artist
Date
1938
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 7⁄8 in. (7.3 cm.) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Object Number
1972.167.24
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1972.167.24

Works by this artist (1 item)

A. Stirling Calder, The Dance of Life Begins Early, 1938, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the heirs of Albert Laessle: Mrs. Albertine de Bempt Laessle, Mr. Albert M. Laessle and Mr. Paul Laessle, 1972.167.24
The Dance of Life Begins Early
Artist
Date1938
bronze
Not on view

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