Call from Beyond
Caption
Emil Fuchs American, born Austria, 1866–1929. Call from Beyond, 1922. Bronze, 26 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (67.3 x 14 x 20.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs, 32.2092.75.9. No known copyright restrictions
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Artist
Title
Call from Beyond
Date
1922
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
26 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (67.3 x 14 x 20.6 cm)
Signatures
Inscribed along bronze base, next to proper left foot: "EMIL FUCHS" Inscribed along bronze base, next to proper right foot: "© 1922"
Inscriptions
Stamped on front side of base: "THE CALL FROM THE BEYOND / LISTEN, THROUGH THE WOODLAND VALLEYS, / COMES A WHISPER TO MY EAR / LIKE SOME FAIRY-VOICES CALLING, / FROM A WONDROUS HIGHER SPHERE / CALLING SOFTLY, EVER SOFTLY, / LET ME FOLLOW, OH MY HEART, / FOR A TALE OF MYSTIC BEAUTY, / WHY THIS WORLD IS BUT A PART. / LET ME FOLLOW AND RESPOND, / TO THE 'CALL FROM THE BEYOND'"
Markings
Foundry mark inscribed along back of bronze base: "ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y- No 7"
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Emil Fuchs
Accession Number
32.2092.75.9
Rights
No known copyright restrictions
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