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Pursuit of Knowledge, (sculpture). Artist:  Jensen, Ray F., 1929- , sculptor. Title:  Pursuit of Knowledge, (sculpture). Dates:  1958-1960. Dedicated 1960. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: bronze; Base: stone/concrete mix with bronze. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 4 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft.; Base: approx. 4 x 5 x 5 ft. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  Three abstracted figures, possibly male, connected in a formation that suggests they are running, each in a slightly different direction. The middle figure's proper right knee connects the sculpture to its base. Subject:  Allegory -- Quality -- Prudence Figure group -- Male Abstract Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Seattle Sculpture Owner:  Coadministered by City of Seattle, Seattle Arts Commission, 312 1st Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98109 Coadministered by Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, Washington Located Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue, Inside Fifth Avenue entrance, in outside courtyard, Seattle, Washington Remarks:  IAS files contain copy from Rupp, James M., "Art in Seattle's Public Places: An Illustrated Guide," Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992, pg. 65, which discusses the symbolism of the sculpture and includes a quote from the artist. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1995. Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985. University of Washington, Henry Gallery, 1976. Illustration:  Image on file. Rupp, James M., "Art in Seattle's Public Places: An Illustrated Guide," Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1992, pg. 51. 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 75008668   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 75008668 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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