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Mother Dancing
Chaim Gross (American (born in Austria), 1904–1991)
1956
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
70 1/2 x 15 x 26 in. (179.1 x 38.1 x 66 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Doris Gross in memory of Solomon K. Gross
Accession Number2000.845
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionA life-size sculpture depicting mother and child, with green to black/brown weathered patina; mother is standing with legs slightly bent, holding child, who is facing her, between her legs.
Marks
On the base at reverse is cast: "CHAIM GROSS / 1956" and the foundry name: "BENDI-RASSY"
ProvenanceFrom the artist to Doris Gross, about 1975; from Doris Gross to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, September 2000.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.