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Wisdom is Eternal, Instinct is Fleeting
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Wisdom is Eternal, Instinct is Fleeting

Leonard Baskin (American, 1922–2000)
1967
Medium/TechniqueBronze relief
Dimensions48.3 x 41.3 cm (19 x 16 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vershbow
Accession number69.1298
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSculpture
InscriptionsSigned and dated, 1967 Stamped: "_EDI-RASSY N.Y." (bottom left front)ProvenanceThe artist; to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vershbow, Newton, MA; to MFA, Boston, 1969
Copyright© The Estate of Leonard Baskin
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