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Collection:
ADJUNCT MODULE D: WORLD ART
Preferred Title:
Les Trois Grâces
Alternate Title:
The Three Graces
Image View:
Mirrored figure, front
Creator:
Niki de Saint-Phalle (French sculptor, 1930-2002)
Location:
exhibition: Saint-Tropez, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date:
series 1995-2003 (creation)
Cultural Context:
French
Style Period:
Twentieth century
Work Type 1:
sculpture (visual work)
Work Type 2:
installation (visual work)
Classification:
Sculpture and Installations
Material:
fiberglass; glass and ceramic mosaic
Technique:
molding (forming); mosaic (process)
Measurements:
15 ft (height, largest figure)
Subjects:
contemporary (1960 to present); cycles or series; decorative arts; human figure; mythology (Classical)
Description:
Les Trois Grâces are three large sculptures of voluptuous women (a creation that de Saint Phalle calls a 'Nana') who appear to be dancing. Made of fiberglass, covered in brightly colored mosaic, they all wear elaborate bathing suits in designs such as hearts, fish, and instruments, in multiple color schemes. A whimsical set of sculptures, the three figures have their arms raised as if ballet dancing; each has one foot on the ground and another raised up. The Niki Charitable Art Foundation rotates temporary public art installations of de Saint Phalle's work around the world. This work was photographed while installed on a street in Saint-Tropez. (Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Main_Page)
Collection:
Archivision Adjunct Module D: World Art
Identifier:
6A1-SPN-LTG-A15
Rights:
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.

Les Trois Grâces