Tortoise

Cornelia Van A. Chapin

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.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

American Art

Title

Tortoise

Date

1936

Medium

Volcanic rock

Classification

Sculpture

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

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