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Jeanfo,
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure
Allegory -- Quality
Outdoor Sculpture -- Arkansas -- Hot Springs
Sculpture
Welcome, (sculpture).
Artist:
Jeanfo, 1931- , sculptor.
Title:
Welcome, (sculpture).
Dates:
1986 or 1988. Dedicated May 30, 1992.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: painted sheet steel; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 100 x 84 x 40 in; Base: approx. H. 96 in. x Diam. 28 in.
Inscription:
(Bronze plaque inset on north side of base:) "WELCOME"/-1992-/BY SCULPTOR/JEANFO
Description:
An abstract sculpture depicting a standing figure with arms raised in a welcome gesture. The sculpture consists of two vertical elements bridged by a loop that represents the head of the figure. The extensions on each end of the loop form arms. The sculpture is painted a "faux" patina of copper green. Sculpture is mounted on a short squarish platform atop a circular column.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure
Allegory -- Quality -- Courtesy
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture --
Arkansas
--
Hot
Springs
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of
Hot
Springs
, Department of Parks & Recreation, P. O. Box 700,
Hot
Springs
,
Arkansas
71901
Located
Intersection of Malvern Avenue & East Grand Avenue,
Hot
Springs
,
Arkansas
Remarks:
The sculpture was donated to the City by the artist and Dr. Allan C. Gocio. Conflicting execution dates for sculpture are reported: article in The Spring, April 1, 1993, pg. 5, reports sculpture was made in 1986 in Dallas; and article in
Arkansas
Business, June 8, 1992, gives execution date of 1988.
IAS files contain related articles from The Spring, April 1, 1993, pg. 5;
Arkansas
Business, June 8, 1992; and articles from The Sentinel-Record (
Hot
Springs
, AR), May 28, 1992, pg. 1; March 26, 1992, 1A-2A. IAS files also contain copy of city press release, May 22, 1992.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture,
Arkansas
survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Sentinel-Record (
Hot
Springs
, AR), May 28, 1992.
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 AR000322
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Inventory of American Sculpture
AR000322
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