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Barry Flanagan — Small Nijinsky on Anvil
Barry Flanagan

Small Nijinsky on Anvil

2001

A playful bronze hare balances atop a solid anvil, captured mid-movement with an expressive, almost whimsical energy characteristic of Barry Flanagan's celebrated sculptural series. The juxtaposition of the light, dynamic animal form against the heavy, industrial anvil creates a striking visual tension between grace and weight. Named after the legendary dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, the work evokes themes of leaping athleticism and theatrical performance through the hare's lively, anthropomorphic pose.

Medium
bronze
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2001, this work is number 7 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist's casts.

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Barry Flanagan, Small Nijinsky on Anvil, 2001

A playful bronze hare balances atop a solid anvil, captured mid-movement with an expressive, almost whimsical energy characteristic of Barry Flanagan's celebrated sculptural series. The juxtaposition of the light, dynamic animal form against the heavy, industrial anvil creates a striking visual tension between grace and weight. Named after the legendary dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, the work evokes themes of leaping athleticism and theatrical performance through the hare's lively, anthropomorphic pose.

Medium
bronze
Dimensions
31.1 x 21 cm
Year
2001
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Twentieth Century, Bronze Sculpture, Male Artist, British Artist, Hare Motif, Contemporary Sculpture, Figurative Art, Animal Subject, Whimsical Mood

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