In the context of Stumbling Man, discuss the Acquisition of the Historical information.
The sculpture was given to the IMA by David K. Rubins.  A plaster version of the statue was received by the IMA in 1972, and the bronze cast was made in 1976.  It was dedicated on April 23, 1981, in a special ceremony honoring the artist on the IMA grounds.  Rubins delivered an address at the ceremony of approximately 100 guests, which included colleagues, collectors, former students, and friends of the artist and IMA staff.
bronze David K. Rubins