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The Aviary

Artist Gustave Baumann (American, born Germany, 1881 - 1971)

Date1962

MediumCasein on montage- framed sculptural piece made from carved guards.

Dimensionssculptural piece built into frame: 26 1/2 × 34 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (67.3 × 88.3 × 9.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Gala Chamberlain, Trustee/ Ann Baumann Trust

Object number2021.11.1

DescriptionMontage of four birds carved from gourds set into a concaved frame. One bird flying in the top right corner; one dives into the water, only leaving tail visible at bottom right corner; and two interacting on the right. Flowers and branches are visible along the lefthand side.

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