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Cavanaugh, John,
Figure group -- Female
Object -- Foliage
Relief
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Sculpture
The Fugitive, (sculpture).
Artist:
Cavanaugh, John, 1921-1985, sculptor.
Title:
The Fugitive, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Relief: lead.
Dimensions:
23 1/2 x 52 x 8 1/2 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
A relief of two reclining female figures resting back to back is installed in the area above the door. One figure is nude and her foot protrudes out of the relief over the door frame. The other female figure faces away with her back to the viewer looking over proper left shoulder at the viewer. Her back is draped with a large blanket of
ivy
or grape leaves.
Subject:
Figure group
--
Female
Object
--
Foliage
--
Ivy
Object Type:
Relief
Outdoor Sculpture
--
District of Columbia
--
Washington
Sculpture
Owner:
John Cavanaugh Foundation, 1801 Swann Street, N.W., Above doorway, Washington, District of Columbia 20009
Remarks:
One of seven reliefs by John Cavanaugh installed on the facade of the John Cavanaugh Foundation. Plaque attached to the building reads: SWANN'S WAY/THE SCULPTURES FEATURED ON/THIS BUILDING WERE CREATED BY JOHN CAVANAUGH/1921-1985/JOHN CAVANAUGH FOUNDATION/(202) 265-8622
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia 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 DC000085
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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