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Brose, Morris,
Abstract -- Geometric
Architecture -- Industry
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Detroit
Sculpture
Sentinel no. 2, (
sculpture
).
Artist:
Brose, Morris, 1914- , sculptor.
Title:
Sentinel no. 2, (
sculpture
).
Other Titles:
Sentinel Number Two, (
sculpture
).
Dates:
1967. Dedicated 1969.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Bronze with black patina.
Dimensions:
Approx. 63 x 35 x 12 in.
Inscription:
M Brose '67 signed
Description:
The
sculpture
is broadly reminiscent of a railroad crossing sentinel. The
sculpture
was originally made of wood and cast in bronze. The original wood grain, saw cuts and connecting bolts are still visible in the casting. The
sculpture
has a black patina.
Subject:
Abstract
--
Geometric
Architecture
--
Industry
--
Railroad Yard
Object Type:
Outdoor
Sculpture
--
Michigan
--
Detroit
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Wayne State University, Art Department,
Detroit
,
Michigan
48202
Located Wayne State University, Reuther Mall,
Detroit
,
Michigan
Provenance:
Gift of Linden, Samuel, Mr. & Mrs., 1969.
Remarks:
The
sculpture
was possibly located outside at the old bookstore before being installed at its present location. Nearby plaque reads: SENTINEL NO. 2/MORRIS BROSE/Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Linden/1969.
References:
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Outdoor
Sculpture
,
Michigan
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 MI000360
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Control Number
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MI000360
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