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Goldstein, Peggy R.,
Animal -- Reptile
Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Austin
Sculpture
Andrews Alligator, (sculpture).
Artist:
Goldstein, Peggy R., sculptor.
Title:
Andrews Alligator, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Alligator, (sculpture).
Dates:
March 1966. Dedicated May 1966.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: reinforced concrete over metal armature, with fiberglass, marble chips and terra cotta; Base: reinforced concrete, expanded metal armature.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 26 x 50 x 106 in.; Base: approx. 5 x 55 x 110 in.
Inscription:
(On tile on tail, along with names of school art teacher, principal, contributors, etc.:) Peggy Goldstein signed
Description:
Alligator of reinforced concrete, with scales of dark green marble terrazzo chips and teeth and claws made of triangular ceramic tiles.
Subject:
Animal -- Reptile -- Alligator
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Austin
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Austin Independent School District, 6801 Northeast Drive, Austin, Texas 78723
Located Andrews Elementary School, 6801 Northeast Drive, Austin, Texas 78723
Remarks:
The alligator is the school's mascot and the sculpture was created as part of The Austin Project. It was done with the assistance of 94 fifth graders, who placed the marble chips and worked details of the feet and head. The sculpture was designed to support the weight of children and they do sit or stand on the sculpture. The students also often rub the alligator's nose for good luck at exam time. IAS files contain copy of dedication brochure.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas, Austin survey, 1997.
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 TX000639
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Inventory of American Sculpture
TX000639
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