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Joy of Life

Artist: Emil Fuchs, American, 1866-1929
Medium: Bronze with stone base
Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 10 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (31.4 x 27.3 x 13.7 cm)
Markings: Foundry mark stamped on edge of bronze base, behind foot: "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS / OXFM"
Signature: Incised on bronze base behind foot: "EMIL FUCHS / ©"
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 32.2092.8
Credit Line: Gift of the estate of Emil Fuchs
Image: Overall, 32.2092.8_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Figurine of nude young woman posed on proper right toe with left leg lifted behind her and arms outstretched, head turned to left; stands on cast rectangular base attached to black stone base.

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