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sculpture

Artifact Number77-973
Current Cultural AffiliationsFrench Canadian
Quebecois
All AffiliationsFrench Canadian (culture)
Quebecois (culture)
Category08: communication artifacts
Sub-categoryH040: art
Place of OriginCountry - Canada, Province - Quebec
Place of UseCountry - Canada, Province - Quebec
MeasurementsHeight 22.0 cm, Length 16.5 cm, Width 13.0 cm
Artist / Maker / ManufacturerHéon, Mr. Oscar
TitleExercise matinal
Earliest Possible Date1960/01/01
Latest Possible Date1977/08/31
CaptionMorning Exercise, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, mid-20th century
Additional InformationAlthough Oscar Héon had carved periodically from the time of his youth, carving became the primary occupation of the last years of his life. Using old fence posts or whatever softwood was available, he created mechanical toys, religious figures, and carvings that captured special moments of human experience. Morning Exercise was inspired by young mothers on a morning television programme.
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CD95-501
S95-10997

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