Art Minutes: "Dourga" by Demetre Chiparus

In this Art Minutes, learn more about this chryselephantine sculpture by Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus.
Script, narration, and editing by Kerry Elkins
Media by Lisa Anderson
Music: “Mon Homme” performed by Jack Hylton’s Jazz Band (Public Domain)
Stock visuals: Envato Elements
Additional images: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, LC-DIG-npcc-08554
Library of Congress, Music Division
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Demetre Chiparus (Romanian, 1886-1947)
“Dourga,” circa 1925
Silvered and gilded bronze, ivory, alabaster, onyx
24 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 5 in.
Gift of Arthur I. Appleton

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What a great looking statue! The detail in both the clothing and the poise are fantastic. I also really enjoyed the mongol and the accompanying music. Well Done!