Lunar Bird, Bronze sculpture at Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, United States
The Lunar Bird sculpture features organic shapes and abstract forms cast in bronze, measuring over 2 meters in height and width at the outdoor garden.
Spanish artist Joan Miró created this sculpture during 1944-1946, then enlarged it in 1966 before the final bronze casting took place in 1967.
The sculpture represents the intersection between natural forms and celestial elements, marking a significant period in modern abstract art development.
The sculpture stands permanently in the Hirshhorn Museum's outdoor garden space, accessible during regular museum hours without additional entrance fees.
The coordinates 38.8891135 latitude and -77.0234695 longitude position this massive bronze creation in the National Mall cultural center of Washington DC.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1944
Creator: Joan Miró
Part of: Solar and lunar birds
GPS coordinates: 38.88911,-77.02347
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:44
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