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British Sculpture for the 21st Century

Sean Henry

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

1999

bronze
39 x 11 x 24 cm
edition of 20
Sean Henry | Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

Description

Sic transit gloria mundi: So passes away earthly glory - the phrase as applied to these two figures speaks of hierarchy. Whether these figures are the same man in two different states, or two different men, one highly aware, the other pensive, can be left to our imagination. Sean Henry sets the scene and provides the title for our contemplation - we may decide.