Torso of Meditation

Robert Wlérick French

Founder Cast by C. Valsuani

1931

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Title: Torso of Meditation
Artist: Robert Wlérick (French, 1882–1944)
Founder: Cast by C. Valsuani
Date: 1931
Culture: French
Medium: Bronze on black marble rectangular base.
Dimensions: Height (without base): 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Carolyn Lloyd, 1935
Object Number: 35.125
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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