Carl Milles
Tree of Paradise

Tree of Paradise
Tree of Paradise
Tree of Paradise
ArtistAmerican, born Sweden, 1875–1955
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Tree of Paradise
Datec. 1950
PlaceSweden
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilver pewter
Dimensions120 in. high (304.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Mabel Franklin Astin Bequest
Object number51.1
Non exposé

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