| The Warrior | |
|---|---|
 The sculpture outside the Palm Springs Art Museum, 2024 | |
| Artist | Marino Marini |
The Warrior is a sculpture by Marino Marini.
A bronze version is part of the collection of the Palm Springs Art Museum. [1] [2] It is installed at the museum's entrance. [3] [4]
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