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

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: Paul Manship
Date: 1930
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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4th Floor
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49A
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: marble
bronze
Mediums Description: bronze on marble base
Classifications: Sculpture
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.

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