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Russell, James Thomas,
Alameda Tank Company,
Jessop Steel California,
J. H. Parrish Construction,
Abstract
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Los Angeles
Sculpture
Angelic Duet, (sculpture).
Artist:
Russell, James Thomas, 1938-2017, sculptor.
Alameda Tank Company, contractor.
Jessop Steel California, fabricator.
J. H. Parrish Construction, contractor.
Title:
Angelic Duet, (sculpture).
Dates:
1979. Copyrighted 1979.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: stainless steel, concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 42 ft.; Base: approx. 4 x 10 x 10 ft.
Inscription:
(Copyright symbol) James T. Russell 79 (On plaque on base:) ANGELIC DUET/SCULPTOR/JAMES THOMAS RUSSELL/AMERICAN/COMMISSIONED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA/ART IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS PROGRAM/1979 (On plaque on base:) THIS WORK OF ART/ASSISTED BY/ALAMEDA TANK CO./JESSOP STEEL CALIF./J.H. PARRISH CONST. signed
Description:
Abstract sculpture consisting of two elements which stand next to each other. Each element has a straight side and a gently curving side. The straight sides of each element face each other. The concrete sculpture has a polished stainless steel finish.
Subject:
Abstract
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Los Angeles
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by State of California, California Arts Council, 2411 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95817
Located Junipero Serra State Office Building, 107 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Remarks:
The sculpture was commissioned for $60,000 as an Art in Public Buildings Program project. IAS files contain copy of related City of Los Angeles Downtown Public Art survey form. IAS files contain copy of related article from Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1979; and excerpt from California Arts Council's Public Art Collection catalog, pg. 11.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Los Angeles Times, July 21, 1979, pg. 26, pt. 1.
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 CA001327
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