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Sculptor:
Graves, Nancy 1940-1995  Search this
Founder:
Tallix  Search this
Medium:
Bronze with polychrome patina
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Place:
Austria
Vienna
Date:
1978-1979
Notes:
Carmean, E. A., Jr., et al., "The Sculpture of Nancy Graves: A Catalogue Raisonne," New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1987.
Carmean, E. A. Jr., et al., "The Sculpture of Nancy Graves...," New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1987, pg. 70.
(Inscribed on side of vertical element:) N. S. Graves BATHYMET- TOPOGRAPH 1978-79 TX signed Founders mark appears.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
A blue flat base supports another triangular base and a tall slender rod. At the top of the rod is a spiral, and resting on top of this are two topographical maps & a bathymetric section.
Topic:
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Science  Search this
Ethnic--Inuit  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS 87460049
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_22846