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Reuben Nakian
Europa and the Bull

1975

$9,500
£7,224.33
€8,332.92
CA$13,307.76
A$14,894.01
CHF 7,777
MX$181,707.85
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SEK 93,678.08
DKK 62,226.27
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About the Item

Ink drawing of two female figures and a bull's head, depicting the myth of Europa and the bull.
  • Creator:
    Reuben Nakian (1897-1986, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1975
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 21.63 in (54.95 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU181119302

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