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Spilhaus, Athelstan,
Milge Art Sculptures,
Abstract -- Geometric
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Allegory -- Place
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Elmira
Sculpture
The Sun Triangle, (sculpture).
Artist:
Spilhaus, Athelstan, 1911- , designer.
Milge Art Sculptures, fabricator.
Title:
The Sun Triangle, (sculpture).
Dates:
Installed March 1977.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Stainless steel.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 34 ft. x W. 24 ft. 5 in. (3 tons).
Inscription:
unsigned
Subject:
Abstract
--
Geometric
Allegory
--
Arts
&
Sciences
--
Meteorology
Allegory
--
Place
--
Extraterrestrial
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
New York
--
Elmira
Sculpture
Owner:
Coadministered by Arnot Realty Company,
Coadministered by Elmira Savings Bank, Marketing Division, 333 East Water Street, Elmira, New York 14902
Located Elmira Savings Bank, 333 East Water Street, Courtyard, Elmira, New York 14902
Remarks:
For related articles see: Elmira Star Gazzette (Elmira, NY), May 17, 1976, pg. 9; March 8, 1977, pg. 11; March 9, 1977, pg. 11. IAS files contain the text of nearby plaque, which details how the edges of the sculpture point to positions of the sun at various times of the year.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.
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 NY000262
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
NY000262
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