Rhino, (sculpture).

Rhino, (sculpture).

Langlais, Bernard, 1921-1977, sculptor.

Rhino, (sculpture).

1975. Installed Oct. 7, 1980. Dedicated Dec. 2, 1980.

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Sculpture: wood; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 10 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in.; Base: approx. 1 in. x 10 ft. 10 in. x 7 ft. (600 lbs.).

(On plaque:) BERNARD LANGLAIS/RHINO/GIFT FROM THE STATE OF MAINE/TO THE/UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE/1980 unsigned

Abstract representation of a rhino stands on a flat base. The rhino is toothless with an open mouth and a white horn on its nose. The sculpture is a house-like structure with a locked door at the rear.

Animal -- Rhinoceros

Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Gorham

Administered by University of Southern Maine, Art Department, College Avenue, Gorham, Maine 04038

Located University of Southern Maine, Corthell Hall, Gorham, Maine 04038

Formerly in the collection of Langlais, Bernard & Helen, 1975-1980.

Gift of the State of Maine to the University. The state acquired the sculpture from the widow of the artist. The sculpture was damaged by arson in Oct. 1987 and repaired by Jeff Bell. IAS files include related articles from the Portland Press Herald, Oct. 7, 1980 and Oct. 28, 1987.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1994.

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