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Biehl, Dan,
Mythology -- Egyptian
Abstract
Outdoor Sculpture -- Montana -- Bozeman
Sculpture
Sphinx, (sculpture).
Artist:
Biehl, Dan, sculptor.
Title:
Sphinx, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Travelling Sphinx, (sculpture).
Dates:
May-June 1995.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
1952 travel-trailer, plywood, polystyrene foam, canvas and brass.
Dimensions:
Approx. 9 ft. x 8 ft. x 17 ft. 9 in.
Inscription:
(Artist's monogram appears at the lower left quadrant, rear) signed
Description:
A travel-trailer on a metal chassis incorporates sculpted elements in polystyrene foam, plywood and canvas, depicting a female sphinx. Folded wings terminate in clearance lights. Hind paws form wheel wells and forepaws curl around the propane tanks at the trailer hitch. The side walls are pierced by rectangular window openings, electrical outlets and additional clearance lights. A brass mask is mounted on the forward neck between the wings.
Subject:
Mythology -- Egyptian -- Sphinx
Abstract
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Montana -- Bozeman
Sculpture
Owner:
Biehl, Dan, 320 West Lamme, Bozeman, Montana 57715
Remarks:
This mobile sculpture traveled throughout Montana as part of the Caravan Project in the summer of 1995. IAS files include the text of a nearby commemorative plaque.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Montana 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 MT000179
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MT000179
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