Gorilla

1938

John B. Flannagan

Associated Names
John B. Flannagan

Sculptor, American, 1895 - 1942

The sculpture depicts a gorilla in a seated position, with its head slightly leaning forward. The figure's hands rest on its knees. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a textured surface, primarily dark brown in color. The facial features, including the brow and snout, are prominently carved. The sculpture appears robust and heavy.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frederick [1906-1967] and Dorothy [d. 1989] Zimmermann, New York, by 1946;[1] gift 1985 to NGA.
[1] This work was lent by the Zimmermanns in 1946 to the Flannagan retrospective exhibition at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1946

  • Exhibited as part of the John Flannagan Retrospective Exhibition at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, 1946.

Bibliography

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 84, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63860925

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