Amity
1947
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View on museum website →Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall: 19.6 x 66 x 10.5 cm (7 11/16 x 26 x 4 1/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine
Accession Number
1977.75.7
Art Historical Context
**Amity** (1947) by Maryery is a delicate bronze sculpture measuring just 19.6 x 66 x 10.5 cm, inviting close contemplation in the National Gallery of's modern collection. Gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine this work exemplifies Callery's mastery of cast bronze, a medium she favored for its luminous patina and enduring strength. The slender, elongated forms evoke a sense of—fitting the title "Amity," which suggests friendship or peaceful accord—crafted with the precision of lost-wax casting techniques popular among mid-century sculptors. Created in the optimistic aftermath of World War II...