(Mars), (sculpture).

(Mars), (sculpture).

Schulman, Ben, architect.

(Mars), (sculpture).

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Painted concrete and neon.

Approx. 10 x 18 x 2 ft.

An Art Deco style wall sculpture of Mars, seen either flying or floating to the right, his legs positioned to the left. He is muscular and holds a spear horizontally to the left, by his proper right shoulder. His proper left arm is extended to the right at shoulder height, strapped within a circular shield. Mars' head is turned in proper right profile, and he wears only a windswept cape that encircles his neck and covers his groin. His proper right leg is folded above his proper left leg, the foot tucked behind him. On his extended proper right foot, he wears a sandal. Below him, on the right, is a square-sailed ship on the waves. Behind the figure and at the top of the wall are recessed neon lights.

Mythology -- Classical -- Mars

Object -- Weapon -- Spear

Dress -- Accessory -- Shield

Architecture -- Boat -- Sailboat

Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Miami Beach

Architectural component

Located 311 Lincoln Road, above main entrance, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Hurricanes and other heavy winds have destroyed the neon light effects.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Miami survey, 1995.

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