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Asclepius and Pain, (sculpture). Artist:  Post, Helen, sculptor. Brandt's Foundry, founder. Title:  Asclepius and Pain, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated 1963. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: metal; Base: concrete. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 8 1/2 ft. x 15 in.; Base: approx. 4 ft. x 12 ft. x 18 in. Inscription:  unsigned Description:  Two figures carved in high relief. The standing figure represents the Greek god, Asclepius, who was known as the first physician. His proper right forearm turns into two serpents interwined, symbolizing medical science. His head is tilted downward as he looks at the figure, Pain, who is kneeling on Asclepius' proper left side. Pain leans forward with his proper left hand resting on the ground in front of him, while his proper right arm is outstretched and raised to Asclepius' shoulder. His head is tilted back and his mouth is open. Pain is sexless and has no ears, for "he hears nothing but his own cry." Subject:  Figure group Mythology -- Classical -- Aesculapius State of Being -- Emotion -- Pain Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Medicine Animal -- Reptile -- Snake Object Type:  Relief Architectural component Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Sacramento Sculpture Owner:  Asclepius Medical Building, 5120 J Street, Entrance wall, Sacramento, California 95819 Remarks:  IAS files contain transcription on adjacent plaque. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, Sacramento 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 CA000178   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture CA000178 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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