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Vulture Preening its Wings (aka L'Avvoltoio)
Vulture Preening its Wings (aka L'Avvoltoio)

Vulture Preening its Wings (aka L'Avvoltoio)

Artist/Maker (Italy, 1886 - 1969)
Mediumbronze
Dimensions33 3/4 × 18 1/4 × 22 3/4 in., 280 lb. (85.7 × 46.4 × 57.8 cm, 127 kg)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineJKM Collection, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Terms
    Object numberW2007.001
    DescriptionVulture sitting on rock with head partially tucked under feathers above left wing.
    Status
    Not on view
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