Floating Figure facts for kids
Floating Figure is a famous sculpture created by an artist named Gaston Lachaise. It's a beautiful artwork that shows a person floating in the air. Lachaise was known for making sculptures that celebrated the human body, often showing figures that looked strong and full of life.
About the Sculpture
The Floating Figure sculpture was made in 1927. It is a bronze sculpture, which means it was made from a metal alloy called bronze. Bronze is a popular material for sculptures because it is strong and lasts a very long time.
What is a Cast?
When an artist creates a sculpture, they often make a first version, like a model. From this model, they can make several copies, which are called "casts." This allows more people to see and enjoy the artwork in different places.
Where to Find the Sculptures
Seven bronze copies, or casts, of Floating Figure were made. These were created at a place called the Modern Art Foundry in Long Island City, New York. You can find these amazing sculptures in several different locations around the world:
- One is at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
- Another is part of the Society Hill Project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- You can also find one in the Ray Stark Collection in Beverly Hills, California.
- The Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, has a copy.
- The Putnam Collection of Sculpture at Princeton University in New Jersey is home to another.
- Finally, the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, Australia, also has a cast of this sculpture.
