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Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring
Rites of Spring

Rites of Spring

Artist Kent Ullberg born 1945 Gothenburg, Sweden
Mediumbronze, wood
Dimensions23 1/2 × 23 × 15 in. (59.7 × 58.4 × 38.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Robert A. Johnson, M.D.
Object numberPC1997.45.6
DescriptionA bronze sculpture depicting two cranes standing next to each other on a sloped organic base. The bird higher on the base stands with its wings spread open and its head raised, while the lower bird looks forward with its wings lowered. The sculpture is mounted to the dark marble top of a short wooden plinth.
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Terms
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    Bird Canteen
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    late 20th century