Venus collection, 1991
Description of the Collection
Materials related to the Jim Dine's sculpture Venus which was hosted at Illinois Institute of Technology from October, 1990 to May, 1991. Photographs of the sculpture are included.
Dates
- Creation: 1991
Creator
- Illinois Institute of Technology (Organization)
Language of Materials
Records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Biographical Note
Venus, a 14-foot bronze sculpture weighing 2400 pounds created by Jim Dine, was shown at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1990 -1991. The sculpture is reminiscent of Da Vinci's Venus, but without head or arms. Dine's Venus was loaded on a flatbed trailer and moved to various locations on campus From October, 1990 to May, 1991.
Full Extent
1 Folder
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 2003.027
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist 6/26/2003
Subject
- Dine, Jim, 1935- (Person)
Topical
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository