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Lamarre, Brian R.,
Animal -- Deer
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Berlin
Sculpture
Misterfer Moose, (sculpture).
Artist:
Lamarre
,
Brian
R
.,
sculptor
.
Title:
Misterfer Moose, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Moose, (sculpture).
Dates:
1993. Installed May 1993 (?).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Pine and tamarack, carved and pegged.
Dimensions:
Approx. 7 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. x 6 ft. (1,000 lbs.).
Inscription:
(On proper left rear:) (Artist's monogram) signed
Description:
A chain saw carved sculpture of a stylized moose with wide antlers stands on all four legs, anchored to the ground with iron bolts.
Subject:
Animal -- Deer
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Berlin
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Berlin, Recreation and Parks Department, First Avenue, Berlin, New Hampshire 03570
Located Glen Avenue Park, Northeast corner of Glen Avenue & Diana Street, Berlin, New Hampshire
Remarks:
Commissioned by Berlin City Manager Mitch Berkowitz. The moose was formerly located at the south end of Glen Avenue Park, near the city's veterans memorials, but was moved to its present location when veterans felt that it was disrespectful to have it erected near the memorials. IAS files contain a related article from The Berlin Daily Sun, May 28, 1993, pg. 1, 10.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1995.
Illustration:
Image on file.
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 NH000142
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NH000142
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