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Warner, James,
Tallix,
R. H. White Construction,
Abstract -- Geometric
Allegory -- Other
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Occupation -- Industry
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Milford
Sculpture
Imagination in Metallurgy, (sculpture).
Artist:
Warner, James, sculptor.
Tallix, founder.
R. H. White Construction, contractor.
Title:
Imagination in Metallurgy, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 2, 1991.
Medium:
Sculpture: stainless steel; Base: granite and concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 35 ft. x 36 in. x 48 in.; Base: approx. 36 in. x 7 ft. x 36 in.
Description:
Abstract sculpture consisting of two tall, truncated prisms set on a granite base in a reflecting pool with fountain. Vertical thrust represents mankind's desire for knowledge and advancement.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Allegory -- Other -- Progress
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Industry
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Technology
Occupation -- Industry -- Milling
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Milford
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire 03055
Located Metal Casting Technology, Route 101 By-Pass and Old Wilton Road, Milford, New Hampshire
Remarks:
Sculpture was commissioned for and by Hitchiner Manufacturing; designed by Warner; fabricated by Tallix. R. H. White Construction was responsible for the fountain and site preparation. Title ("Imagination in Metallurgy") is company motto of Hitchiner Manufacturing, a metal casting company; sculpture signifies owner's dedication to research in the science of metallurgy. IAS files contain Hitchinger Manufacturing Company's News Release dated May 2, 1991.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.
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 NH000017
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NH000017
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