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Sculptor:
Frudakis, Evangelos 1921-2019  Search this
Landscape architect:
Patton, George E.  Search this
Founder:
Tallix  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Rittenhouse Hotel 210 West Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Date:
1988. Installed 1989. Dedicated 1989
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Evangelos Frudakis Sc. 1988 (On fountain rim:) "Welcome"/Evangelos Frudakis signed Founder's 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 standing figure of a barefoot young woman, smaller than life-size, in a flowing dress, apparently running or skipping. Her proper right leg is forward and supports her weight. She is on her toes with the heel up. Her proper left leg is back and outstretched with the foot slightly pointed. Her arms are held out to her sides at approximately 45 degrees. Her proper left hand holds a rose. Her hair is flowing in the wind and she looks to the proper left.
Topic:
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Object--Flower--Rose  Search this
Recreation--Leisure--Strolling  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000124
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_315462