Photo of collection object Galactic Insect — César. Galactic Insect, 1956. Welded iron, 19 7/8 x 37 x 14 1/2" (50.5 x 94 x 36.8 cm) including base. Gift of G. David Thompson, 3.1959. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

Galactic Insect

1956

César (César Baldaccini)

French, 1921–1998

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: César
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Welded iron
Medium: welded, iron
Dimensions: 19 7/8 x 37 x 14 1/2" (50.5 x 94 x 36.8 cm) including base
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 3.1959
Credit Line: Gift of G. David Thompson
Dominant Colors

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