Inner Music

Artist Richmond Barthé (African-American, 1901 - 1989)

DateConceived ca. 1956, cast 1986

MediumBronze on marble base

DimensionsOverall: 23 3/4 × 8 1/2 × 10 inches (60.33 × 21.59 × 25.4 cm)
Overall (with base): 25 × 9 5/8 × 11 1/2 inches (63.5 × 24.45 × 29.21 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: The Ever Glades Fund

Object number2026.26

SignedSigned on base: "Barthe '65"

MarkingsStamped on base: "AP © 86"

Edition/State/ProofAP © 86

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DescriptionThis is a bronze sculpture of a nude male posed in a ballet-type form. His right leg is forward, his left left is slightly bent and positioned behind his right leg. His right arm curves outward, and his left arm is bent up towards his chest. His gaze is looking down towards his left elbow. Including the base, the sculpture is about two feet tall.

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