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Dancing Monkey

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

c. 1835/40

Artist:

Christophe Fratin (French, 1801–1864)
Cast by Quesnel Foundry (French, active 19th century)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Artist

Christophe Fratin

Title

Dancing Monkey

Place

France (Artist's nationality:)

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1830–1845

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

H.: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Chester D. Tripp

Reference Number

1988.35.1

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