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Dancing Child (Charleston IV)

Paul Manship, Dancing Child (Charleston IV), 1927, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.30

Paul Manship, Dancing Child (Charleston IV), 1927, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.30

Paul Manship, Dancing Child (Charleston IV), 1927, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.30

Copied Paul Manship, Dancing Child (Charleston IV), 1927, bronze, 12 ³⁄₈ x 4 ¹⁄₈ x 3 in. (31.5 x 10.6 x 7.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.30

Artwork Details

Title: Dancing Child (Charleston IV)
Artist: Paul Manship
Date: 1927
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 12 ³⁄₈ x 4 ¹⁄₈ x 3 in. (31.5 x 10.6 x 7.6 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums: bronze
Mediums Description: bronze
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Recreation — dancing
Figure male — child — nude
Figure male — child — full length
Performing arts — dance — Charleston
Object Number: 1966.47.30