Russian Dancer

1925
(American, 1894–1963)
Overall: 26.1 x 29.2 x 12.8 cm (10 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 5 1/16 in.)
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A Lithuanian immigrant, Blazys introduced modernist sculpture to Cleveland upon his arrival in 1925. These figures merge rhythmic movement inspired by music with faceted, geometric planes derived from Cubism.
Russian Dancer

Russian Dancer

1925

Alexander Blazys

(American, 1894–1963)
America, Ohio, Cleveland

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