Paul Manship
Hercules Upholding the Heavens

ArtistAmerican, 1885–1966
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Hercules Upholding the Heavens
Date1918
PlaceUnited States
MediumBronze
Dimensions128 × 84 × 45 in. (325.1 × 213.4 × 114.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mellie Esperson
Object number39.148
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