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Gibbs, Tom,
Landscape -- Celestial
Abstract
Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Estherville
Sculpture
Estherville Meteorite, (sculpture).
Artist:
Gibbs, Tom, 1942- , sculptor.
Title:
Estherville Meteorite, (sculpture).
Dates:
1981.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: metal; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 2 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. x 1 ft. 6 in.; Base: approx. 3 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.
Inscription:
(Plaque on upper base, raised:) ESTHERVILLE METEORITE/TOM GIBBS./1981/ESTHERVILLE AREA/ARTS COUNCIL unsigned
Description:
Abstract spheroid explodes into three pieces, with a tail extending behind it.
Subject:
Landscape
--
Celestial
--
Meteor
Abstract
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Iowa
--
Estherville
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Estherville, City Clerk, 2 North 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa 51334
Located Library Square, Central Avenue, Estherville, Iowa
Remarks:
Sponsored by the Estherville Area Arts Council, the sculpture commemorates a fallen meteorite. On May 10, 1879, the "Esterville Meteorite," reportedly the largest meteorite known to have fallen in North America, fell three miles north of Estherville. It was seen to separate into three large pieces, portions of which are now on display at the Estherville Public Library. IAS files contain related brochure which gives detailed history of the meteorite showers in the area.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1995.
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 IA000034
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