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Ben Tre, Howard,
Torti, John,
Vergason, Michael,
CHK Architects,
Abstract -- Geometric
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Bethesda
Sculpture
Untitled, (sculpture).
Artist:
Ben Tre, Howard, 1949-2020, sculptor.
Torti, John, architect.
Vergason, Michael, landscape architect.
CHK Architects, architectural firm.
Title:
Untitled, (sculpture).
Medium:
Fountain: cast colored glass, bronze; Base: granite.
Dimensions:
Fountain: approx. H. 3 ft. 4 in. x Diam. 5 in.; Base: approx. H. 2 ft. x Diam. 4 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
A drinking fountain activated by a motion censor in the pavilion ceiling over it. A bronze X-shaped core extends through the colored glass from the base to the water fountain spout. The top is designed as four slightly separated quarterrounds, thus revealing the water spout in the center. The fountain sits on a three-tiered base.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Bethesda
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Artery, Bay Limited Partnership, 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Located Corner of Wisconsin Avenue & Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland
Remarks:
The fountain is designed as an integral part of the plaza concept and located on an axis with a nearby sculpture by Jim Sanborn. The plaza was designed by CHK Architects, with John Torti as the architect in charge. Michael Vergason was the landscape architect.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland survey, 1993.
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 MD000079
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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