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Maker(s):Colvin, Calum
Culture:Scottish (1961 - )
Title:Death of Venus, from the portfolio Constructed Narratives, 1986
Date Made:1986
Type:Photograph
Materials:Cibachrome
Place Made:United Kingdom; Scotland
Measurements:sheet: 10 x 8 in.; 25.4 x 20.32 cm
Narrative Inscription:  inscribed in black felt tip pen across bottom verso; 'Death of Venus' Calum Colvin 1986 5/5
Accession Number:  SC 1990.14.8
Credit Line:Purchased with the Janet Wright Ketcham, class of 1953, Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
photographed construction painted to look like head of Venus, corner of room, shelf with figure and dog in center, fishbowl with goldfish on table near standing articulated male doll wielding and axe, calendar page with 21 at upper right, book in lower left corner and doll in lower right

Subjects:
Mythology; Toys; Women

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