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Sculptor:
Nakian, Reuben 1897-1986  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete and stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Stamford Commissioner of Public Works 888 Washington Boulevard Stamford Connecticut 06901
Located Steward B. McKinney Transportation Center South State Street Stamford Connecticut
Date:
1965-1966. Cast 1985. Copyrighted 1987. Dedicated 1988
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1993.
Image on file.
The Advocate (Stamford, CT), Dec. 6, 1987.
2/6 (copyright symbol) 1987 (On south side bottom center upright piece: founder's mark) unsigned 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:
An abstract sculpture of the Roman goddess Minerva placed atop a base surrounded by a natural grouping of rocks.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Mythology--Classical--Minerva  Search this
Control number:
IAS CT000239
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_330644