Dolphins, (sculpture).

Dolphins, (sculpture).

Moore, David W., sculptor.

Al Shakis Art Foundry, founder.

Dolphins, (sculpture).

Commissioned Sept. 1974. Cast March 5, 1975. Dedicated June 10, 1975.

Digital Reference:

Bronze with patina.

Approx. H. 6 ft. x Diam. 4 ft.

(On rear of base:) Moore signed

Two dolphins are dancing vertically upright on their tails on waves.

Animal -- Dolphin

Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Galveston

Located Galveston Seaport Museum, Pier 21, Galveston, Texas

On loan to Galveston Historical Foundation, 2016 Strand, Galveston, Texas 77550

Lent by City of Galveston, Office of the Mayor, 823 Rosenberg, Galveston, Texas 77550

Plaque in front of sculpture reads: This Fountain is a Gift/to/The Citizens of Galveston/From/Galveston Foundation, Inc./1975/David W. Moore/Sculptor. The sculpture was originally installed in a fountain in Galveston's Central Plaza at 22nd. When Central Plaza was opened to traffic the fountain was destroyed and the sculpture was moved to the Seaport Museum. For related reading see the Galveston Daily News, Oct. 16, 1974; June 10, 1975; and June 13, 1975.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.

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