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Williams, R. Alan,
Hardison, Donald L.,
Jennings, Peter,
Williams, Madeline,
Freethy, Elmer J.,
History -- United States
Allegory -- Civic
Abstract
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Richmond
Sculpture
Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Williams, R. Alan, sculptor.
Hardison, Donald L., architect.
Jennings, Peter, assistant.
Williams, Madeline, assistant.
Freethy, Elmer J., fabricator.
Title:
Memorial, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Peace, (sculpture).
Dates:
1951. Dedicated May 23, 1952.
Medium:
Sculpture: aluminum sheeting; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 8 ft. x W. 4 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
An abstract sculpture constructed with aluminum sheeting over an interior armature fashioned in a curved shape. The sculpture is installed on a square concrete base.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War II
Allegory -- Civic -- Peace
Abstract
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Richmond
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Richmond, Public Works, Building Services, Civic Center, Richmond, California 94804
Located YMCA Youth Memorial Center, 3230 MacDonald Avenue, Courtyard, Richmond, California
Remarks:
The sculpture was created for the YMCA Memorial Youth Center which was designed in 1950 by architect, Donald L. Hardison, in memory of those lost in World War II. Donald L. Hardison paid for the concrete base which was created by Elmer J. Freethy, the contractor for the Memorial Youth Center. IAS files contain a letter from the artist, dated May 6, 1994 and a letter from the architect, Donald L. Hardison, dated May 24, 1994.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1994.
Inventory staff, 2000.
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 CA001020
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
CA001020
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