Hornblower, (sculpture).

Hornblower, (sculpture).

Bussabarger, Robert Franklin, 1922- , sculptor.

Hornblower, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: white concrete with fiberglass particles; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 55 x 27 x 35 in.; Base: approx. 39 x 27 1/4 x 36 1/4 in.

(On top of base:) R Bussabarger/1985 signed

A bearded figure, dressed in a marching band uniform with a hat, sits in a chair with a trumpet resting on his proper right knee. Both hands are clasped on the trumpet.

Figure male -- Full length

Performing Arts -- Music -- Trumpet

Object -- Musical Instrument -- Trumpet

Object -- Furniture -- Chair

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Columbia

Administered by University of Missouri, Campus Facilities, General Services Building, 900 East Stadium, Columbia, Missouri 65211

Located University of Missouri, School of Fine Arts, University Avenue & Hitt Street, entrance to Fine Arts Sculpture Patio, Columbia, Missouri

According to the artist, "This piece reflects the close relationship that exists between art and music." IAS files contain transcription of nearby plaque. IAS files contain a related article from the Weekend section of the Columbia Missourian (Columbia, MO), Oct. 25, 1991, pg. 11.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri survey, 1994.

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