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Wisdom and Observation, (sculpture). Artist:  Lawrie, Lee Oskar, 1877-1963, sculptor. Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor, 1869-1924, architect. Title:  Wisdom and Observation, (sculpture). Dates:  1923. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: copper. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 4 ft. Description:  Cornice along the edge of the roof consists of alternating images of an owl and a cat separated by a floral motif flanked by two arches. At the corners of the cornice is a snake which symbolizes wisdom. Subject:  Animal -- Cat Animal -- Bird -- Owl Object -- Foliage Animal -- Reptile -- Snake Object Type:  Architectural component Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Sculpture Owner:  National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Cornice along edge of roof, Washington, District of Columbia 20418 References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1994. Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 441. 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, M-3. 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 DC000042   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture DC000042 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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