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Greek Vases, (sculpture). Artist:  Livingston, W. H., Sr., sculptor. Title:  Greek Vases, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Greek Rhytons, (sculpture). Dates:  1964. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Marble. Dimensions:  8 vessels. Each: approx. 9 x 3 1/2 x 9 ft. Description:  The front of each vessel is adorned with a ram's body, head bent down and front legs tucked under. The ram symbolizes wisdom and power. The back of each vessel is a fluted cornucopia which extends from the shoulder area of the ram and curves upward. The cornucopia symbolizes abundance. Wings adorn the sides of each ram and join the back of the cornucopia. At the base of each vessel are ornamental, wave-like carvings. Each vessel rests on a rectangular base. Four of the vases are installed on the west facade and four are installed on the east facade of the building. The eight vessels are a variation of the Greek Rhyton, a drinking horn adorned with a chimera. Subject:  Fantasy -- Animal -- Sheep Allegory -- Quality -- Fortitude Allegory -- Quality -- Wealth Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Sculpture Owner:  Administered by United States Capitol, Architect of the Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia Located Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Avenue between South Capitol & 1st Streets, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia Remarks:  Inventory image files contain photographs of only two of the vases. The Goode publication contains a photograph of two of the vases. References:  Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985 Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 80. Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993. Goode, James M., "Washington Sculpture: A Cultural History of Outdoor Sculpture in the Nation's Capitol," Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008, no. 1.33. Illustration:  Image on file. Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, A-31. Goode, James M., "Washington Sculpture: A Cultural History of Outdoor Sculpture in the Nation's Capitol," Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008, no. 1.33. Note:  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. Repository:  Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 Control Number:  IAS 76006823   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 76006823 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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