Denver, CO - One of the Denver Art Museum's most popular pieces of art, it seems as though just about everyone loves John DeAndrea’s ultra-lifelike sculpture, Linda. Since making her first appearance in 1984, Linda  has mesmerized visitors of all ages. The popular lifelike sculpture by John DeAndrea on view until March 4, 2007.

Linda  is one of the Museum’s most-frequently asked about works of art. However, because the polyvinyl material she is made of is very sensitive to climate and lighting conditions, the Museum cannot keep Linda on display continually. 

Displayed and collected internationally, DeAndrea’s sculptures extend the tradition of realism to its extreme. To create Linda, the Colorado-based artist took a plaster mold directly from the body of a living model, then cast the form in polyvinyl. Next, he meticulously painted the surfaces, including such tiny details as freckles, before he finished off by applying natural hair, brows, and eyelashes—strand by strand. He once said, “If I could make it breathe I’d say, ‘I’ve done a good day’s work now.’” 

The Denver Art Museum is located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown  Denver. Open Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.