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Sir Anthony Caro — Dream of the Nile
Sir Anthony Caro

Dream of the Nile

1988

"Dream of the Nile" by Sir Anthony Caro is a compelling sculpture that reflects the artist's mastery of abstract form and his ability to evoke narrative through structure. True to Caro's celebrated style, the work likely employs assembled industrial or organic materials arranged in dynamic, grounded compositions that invite the viewer to move around and engage with the piece. The title suggests an evocative, dreamlike quality, conjuring the ancient mystique of the Nile River through Caro's characteristically bold and expressive sculptural language.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 4, 2018

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Sir Anthony Caro, Dream of the Nile, 1988

"Dream of the Nile" by Sir Anthony Caro is a compelling sculpture that reflects the artist's mastery of abstract form and his ability to evoke narrative through structure. True to Caro's celebrated style, the work likely employs assembled industrial or organic materials arranged in dynamic, grounded compositions that invite the viewer to move around and engage with the piece. The title suggests an evocative, dreamlike quality, conjuring the ancient mystique of the Nile River through Caro's characteristically bold and expressive sculptural language.

Year
1988
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Steel Construction, Male Artist, Modernist, British Artist, Large Scale Work, Knighted Sculptor, Abstract Sculpture, Mythological Theme, Earth Tones

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