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Fox, Austin,
Clarke, Lewis,
Moretti, Fred,
Abstract
Emblem -- Coat of Arms
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- North Carolina -- Charlotte
Sculpture
Arequipa Plaques and Fountain, (sculpture).
Artist:
Fox, Austin, sculptor.
Clarke, Lewis, landscape architect.
Moretti, Fred, contractor.
Title:
Arequipa Plaques and Fountain, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Nov. 26, 1971.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Fountain: stone; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Fountain: approx. 5 x 190 x 12 ft.; Base: 6 ft. x 190 ft. x 18 in.
Inscription:
(Middle front of base:) La Municipalidad De Arequipa Peru/Obsequia Cordialmente Etsa/Placa A La Ciudad De Charlotte/North Carolina Como Un Simbolo/De Union Y Amistad Entre Las Dos/Ciudades Hermanas/Arequipa Noviembre 1971/Jose Luis Velardesoto/Alcalde (Right front of base:) Dedicado A Los Cindadano De/Arequipa, Peru, Pos Los Ciudadanis/De Charlotte, Que Represente Esta/Placaun Simbolo De Fraternidad Y/Amistad Eterna Entre/Nuestros, Pueblos./Presentedo 26 De Noviember, 1971/John M. Belk/Alcalde De Charlotte/Jose Luis Velardesoto/Alcalde De Arequipa/Consejeros/Fred D. Alexander James D. McDuffie/Vice Alcalde Milton Short/Patrick W. Calhoun Joe D. Withrow/Sandy R. Jordan James B. Whittington (Left front of base:) To the Citizens of Arequipa, Peru,/From The Citizens of Charlotte/May This Plaque Serve As A Symbol/of Fraternity and Everlasting/Friendship Between Our cities./Presented November 26, 1971/John M. Belk/Mayor of Charlotte/Jose Luis Velardesoto/Mayor of Arequipa/City Council/Fred D. Alexander James D. McDuffie/Mayor Protem Milton Short/Patrick W. Calhoun Joe D. Withrow/Sandy R. Jordan James B. Wittington/Lewis Clark Landscape Fred Moretti Construction
Description:
Crescent-shaped fountain. At the front of the fountain the water runs down steps to a pool below. At the back of the fountain water cascades straight down into a narrow pool. On the right side of the fountain wall is a coat of arms.
Subject:
Abstract
Emblem -- Coat of Arms
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- North Carolina -- Charlotte
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Main Library, 310 North Tryon, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Located Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, Corner of 7th & College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, North Carolina 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 NC000049
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