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Detroit Artist Billy Couch Acrylic on Canvas Painting Metropolis Robot Maria

$12,000
£9,105.32
€10,411.12
CA$16,760.75
A$18,635.67
CHF 9,730.52
MX$226,841.47
NOK 124,157.17
SEK 116,329.34
DKK 77,700.13
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Stunning painting of Machinenmensch (robot) Maria from Fritz Langs silent masterpiece film Metropolis . Painted by Detroit area artist Billy couch. The Maschinenmensch is a character in Fritz Lang's film Metropolis, brought to life by German actress Brigitte Helm as both the robot and human incarnation. Created by the scientist Rotwang. Named "Futura" in Thea von Harbou's original novel Metropolis. Maybe the first robot ever depicted on film.
  • Creator:
    Billy Couch (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Ferndale, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU848223133012

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