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(Dimond Library Reliefs), (sculpture). Artist:  Kilgore, Bertram A., 1926-1994, sculptor. Tracy and Hildreth, architectural firm. Harvey Construction Company, contractor. Title:  (Dimond Library Reliefs), (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Oct. 5, 1958. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: aluminum, black granite. Dimensions:  6 panels. Largest panel: approx. 9 ft. x 10 ft. x 2 in.; Each remaining panel: approx. 6 ft. x 8 ft. x 2 in. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  Six abstract relief panels. Outlines formed by narrow strips of aluminum mounted on black granite panels depict related themes and repeating motifs. The panels are mounted to the front wall of a building. The panels on each end mirror each other and depict an open book with two laboratory flasks and three plants. The second panel on the east depicts a figure cultivating three plants. The figure is bent over, tending to the plants. The next panel depicts two figures: on the proper left is a female and on the proper right is a male. Their heads tilt toward each other and each holds a book in their outside hand. The next panel depicts a man at a laboratory bench; the bench has three flasks on it. The man wears a lab coat and faces the proper right. The sixth relief is located above the main entry and combines all of the figures of the other panels. In the center are the man and woman standing on plowed ground. The man cultivating is on their proper right and the man in the laboratory is on their proper left. The lab bench has two flasks. The panels are sheltered by porticoes. Subject:  Figure group Abstract Object -- Written Matter -- Book Occupation -- Farm -- Sowing Occupation -- Science -- Scientist Occupation -- Education -- Student Object -- Other -- Container Object -- Foliage Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Durham Relief Sculpture Owner:  Administered by University of New Hampshire, Facilities Services Department, Durham, New Hampshire 03824 Located University of New Hampshire, Dimond Library, Durham, New Hampshire Remarks:  The sculpture was installed on the new library building and was in place when the library was dedicated October 5, 1958. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire 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 NH000400   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture NH000400 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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