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Vache (Cow)

Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976)
about 1929
Object Place: Probably Paris, France

Medium/Technique Iron wire
Dimensions 40.64 x 60.96 cm (16 x 24 in.)
Credit Line Decorative Arts Special Fund
Accession Number60.240a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionWire sculpture of a cow, with a cow dropping represented by a separate coil of wire. One leg is broken.
ProvenancePaul D. Nelson, architect (98 Boulevard Auguste Blanqui, Paris 13, France); 1960, purchased by the MFA from Paul D. Nelson (April 14, 1960).
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