Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA.
1979.4.1

Galatea

1977 (Date created)
Lithograph
0 in L x 23 in W x 35 in H x 0 in D (Paper)
American

Christine Rosamond (1947-1994)
Galatea, 1977
Lithograph
1979.4.1

In Ovid’s story of Pygmalion and Galatea, a sculptor falls in love with his statue, brought to life upon his kiss. Here, a pale and lifeless Galatea seems trapped – even crushed – inside the rock. (This is Not Ideal, Fall 2018)
In Collection
Gift of Richard V. Partlow according to donor file
Gift of the artist according to accession records
This is not Ideal: Gender Myths and their Transformation. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh University Art Gallery. 2018. Exhibition catalogue.
Published on the occasion of the student-curated exhibition This is not Ideal: Gender Myths and Their Transformation at the University Art Gallery, University of Pittsburgh, October 26-December 7, 2018.
University Art Gallery. Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 15260
ISBN: 978-1-7329013-0-8
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