Alexander Calder
American (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1898 - 1976, New York City, New York)Roman Bronze Works, Inc., Foundry
(New York City, New York, Founded 1897 - Dissolved 1988)Tightrope Worker (Woman on Cord)
1944/1968
sculpture
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bronze and nylon
On view in the museum, second floor
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21 3/4 in. x 13 1/4 in. x 27 1/8 in. (55.25 cm x 33.66 cm x 68.9 cm)
Acquired 1983
Collection SFMOMA
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Janss
© Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
83.216.A-C
Keywords
people, balance, wires, suspended, acrobats, circus, performances
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