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Moore, David W.,
Al Shakis Art Foundry,
Animal -- Bird
Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Galveston
Fountain
Sculpture
Heron, (sculpture).
Artist:
Moore, David W., sculptor.
Al
Shakis
Art
Foundry
,
founder
.
Title:
Heron, (sculpture).
Dates:
Commissioned Dec. 1977. Cast Jan./Feb. 1979. Dedicated March 17, 1979.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Fountain: bronze; Fish pond: cast iron.
Dimensions:
Fountain: approx. H. 3 1/2 ft. x Diam. 18 in.
Inscription:
(On underside of heron's tail: Moore signed
Description:
A fountain consisting of a heron standing with head raised and beak partly open. The heron is mounted on a circular base with sprays of water surrounding it. The fountain is mounted in a circular cast iron fish pond. The rim is decorated with lily pads.
Subject:
Animal -- Bird -- Heron
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Galveston
Fountain
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Galveston Historical Foundation, 2016 Strand, Galveston, Texas 77550
Located Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, Galveston, Texas
Remarks:
The fountains sculpture was created by David W. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Garnham were the landscape architects. For related reading see The Saccarappa Newsletter, Galveston Historical Foundation, April 1979; and Galveston Daily News, Jan. 29, 1979 and Nov. 6, 1979.
Nearby bronze plaque reads: This Original Ashton Villa Fishpond was recovered from New Orleans & restored through the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. John W. Harris/Replica of original Heron/sculpture by David W. Moore/1979.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.
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 TX001084
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Inventory of American Sculpture
TX001084
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