Nebula - 2020
The theme of anthropomorphizing of the human figure in a natural phenomenon is typified in the statue Nebula. This stunning female figure is another work of Avard T. Fairbanks, Ph.D., sculptor, using the human body in a study of natural phenomena. Others include Rain, Zephyr, Pele, and three in the Springtime Theme. The graceful, perfectly-proportioned female body occupies the center of a circular orb in a lazy S-curve, suggesting motion. The plaster cast of Nebula was exhibited in the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City, and won many accolades. A noted anthropologist stated, “All the Venuses must hide their laurels now that Fairbanks has created Nebula!” The statue has been cast in bronze; one bronze casting is located in the Brookgreen Gardens, National Sculpture Garden of Anna Hyatt Huntington, at Murrells Inlet in South Carolina.
A casting of the Nebula statue in bronze can be made available for purchase in bronze by interested parties.
Dimensions
36" H | 24" W
Artwork Medium = Giclée Art Prints
- Copies of the original artworks are available for purchase as Giclees – a color copy on canvas. Although a Giclee lacks the surface texture of the original oil painting, when framed, and on the wall, it will appear to be identical. High-quality reproductions of museum-quality will last almost indefinitely without significant fading.
- Original oil paintings may be obtained by commission from the artist; however, due to time and effort required, they come at a significantly higher cost than the Giclee.

