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Robert Ingersoll Aitken

Associated Names
Robert Ingersoll Aitken

Sculptor, American, 1878 - 1949

The sculpture shows a satyr playing a flute. The figure is in mid-motion with a twist in posture, one leg crossed in front of the other, appearing to balance on a tree or rock base. It is made of bronze, with a dark, slightly reflective surface and green patina scattered across the body. The satyr is similar in size to a human figure but scaled down to fit the sculpture's dimensions. It stands on a circular marble base, contrasting with the bronze figure. The scene captures a dynamic and detailed moment.
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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.

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Exhibition History

1975

  • 150th Anniversary of the National Academy of Design, National Collection of Fine Arts (now Smithsonian American Art Museum), Washington, 6 June - 1 September 1975.

Inscriptions

on top of the base: AITKEN; foundry mark: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS, N.Y.

Markings

FM: Roman Bronze Works

Wikidata ID

Q63864396

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