Tortoise
Caption
Cornelia Van A. Chapin American, 1893–1972. Tortoise, 1936. Volcanic rock, Overall: 12 5/8 x 20 3/8 x 25 7/8 in. (32.1 x 51.8 x 65.7 cm) Base only: 4 1/16 x 20 3/8 x 25 5/8 in. (10.3 x 51.8 x 65.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 48.94. © artist or artist's estate
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Artist
Title
Tortoise
Date
1936
Medium
Volcanic rock
Classification
Dimensions
Overall: 12 5/8 x 20 3/8 x 25 7/8 in. (32.1 x 51.8 x 65.7 cm) Base only: 4 1/16 x 20 3/8 x 25 5/8 in. (10.3 x 51.8 x 65.1 cm)
Signatures
Incised on proper right rear corner of base: "CORNELIA CHAPIN"
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
48.94
Rights
© artist or artist's estate
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