Elephant, Long Beach, 1972 from the collection of John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

Elephant, Long Beach, 1972, 2016

Photograph

8 x 12 in

Inv: 2016.9.21

On Loan

Title: Elephant, Long Beach, 1972
Artist: Robert von Sternberg
Date: 2016
Medium: Archival pigment print
Credit Line: Collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

Item description: An elephant stands on its front legs and head while cars drive by. Photographed: 1972; printed: 2016

In 2016-2017, the University of Nevada, Reno received a total of 29 works by 7 contemporary artists: Barry Andersen, Darryl Curran, Victor Landweber, Sheila Pinkel, Robert von Sternberg, Melanie Walker, and Todd Walker. Gift of the artist and The Museum Project.

The Museum Project is a philanthropic association established in 2012 by professional photographers Robert von Sternberg and Darryl Curran. The goal of the project is expressing gratitude towards institutions, which appreciate and use the body of work being donated. Through the project, participating artists or their representatives donate vintage and contemporary prints of their work to museums and universities collections.

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