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The Dinner Party: Heritage Floor: Wanda




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Judy Chicago (American, b. 1939). The Dinner Party (Heritage Floor; detail), 1974–79. Porcelain with rainbow and gold luster, 48 x 48 x 48 ft. (14.6 x 14.6 x 14.6 m). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Elizabeth A. Sackler Foundation, 2002.10. © Judy Chicago. Photograph by Jook Leung Photography

Wanda
Legendary, reputedly flourished circa 750, Poland

Wanda was a legendary Polish warrior-queen of the eighth century, a time when Poland was under threat from the much stronger German army. A German prince demanded her hand in marriage and Poland as a dowry, threatening war if she did not comply. Rather than surrender her country, Wanda threw herself into the Vistula River.

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Last updated March 10, 2007.
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