Ashtray with Centaur

n.d.

Paul Manship

Associated Names
Paul Manship

Sculptor, American, 1885 - 1966

The sculpture depicts a centaur, a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The centaur is shown in an active stance, holding a bow, surrounded by animal figures including birds and rabbits. The sculpture is circular in shape with a raised relief design and is crafted from a material that gives it a bronze-like appearance and a warm, earthy tone. It appears to be a decorative or artistic piece portraying a scene from mythology or folklore.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Parmelee [1855-1931], Cleveland and Washington; his estate; bequest 1941 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on face: .P.MANSHIP.

Wikidata ID

Q63864308

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