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Garrison, Robert,
A. & H. F. Hosek,
Animal -- Cougar
Outdoor Sculpture -- Colorado -- Denver
Sculpture
(Two Bronze Mountain Lions), (sculpture).
Artist:
Garrison, Robert, 1895-1945, sculptor.
A. & H. F. Hosek, founder.
Title:
(Two Bronze Mountain Lions), (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated ca. 1922.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Lions: bronze; Base: granite.
Dimensions:
(First lion: approx. 2 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 1 1/2 in.); (Second lion: approx. 3 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 2 3/4 in.)
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Two seated mountain lions, one on either side of the building entrance. The lion on the east side of the entrance has a closed mouth, proper right front leg extended forward, and tail curled around to the proper left side. The lion on the west side of the entrance has an open mouth, proper left front leg extended forward, and tail curled around to the proper right side. Both sculptures rest on rectangular granite bases.
Subject:
Animal -- Cougar
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Colorado -- Denver
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
Located Colorado State Capitol Complex, Department of Education Building, 201 East Colfax Avenue, Main entrance, Denver, Colorado
Remarks:
Modeled by Robert Garrison, a Denver sculptor, and cast and finished by A. & H. F. Hosek, Denver art metal workers.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Colorado, Denver survey, 1993.
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 CO000075
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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