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The Spirit of the Dance
The Spirit of the Dance
The Spirit of the Dance

The Spirit of the Dance

Artist (French, 1827–1875)
Datecirca 1870–1875
MediumMarble
Dimensionsheight, width, and depth: 41 1/4 × 19 × 17 in. (104.8 × 48.3 × 43.2cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina, by exchange
Object number99.11
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