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Martin, Edward L.,
Forrest Coile Associates,
Globe Ironworks,
W. M. Jordan Company,
Abstract
Architecture -- Boat
History -- United States
Outdoor Sculpture -- Virginia -- Newport News
Sculpture
The Ships, (sculpture).
Artist:
Martin, Edward L., designer.
Forrest Coile Associates, design firm.
Globe Ironworks, founder.
W. M. Jordan Company, contractor.
Title:
The Ships, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Sept. 18, 1988.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Iron.
Dimensions:
3 pieces. Ship 1: approx. H. 216 in. x W. 52 in.; Ship 2: approx. 166 in. x 42 in.; Ship 3: approx. 129 in. x 41 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Three abstract sailing ships.
Subject:
Abstract
Architecture -- Boat -- Ship
History -- United States -- Colonization
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Virginia -- Newport News
Sculpture
Owner:
Christopher Newport University, Shoe Lane, Newport News, Virginia 23606
Remarks:
Nearby plaque reads: THE SHIPS/These sculptures represent the three ships commanded by/Captain Christopher Newport during the historic voyage/that culminated in the landing of Jamestown, 1607./The sculptures are a gift/in memory/FORREST W. COILE JR. AIA/1930 - 1976/Mr. Coile Jr. prepared the first master site plan for the College/and designed all of the buildings completed prior to his death./Sculptures designed by Edward L. Martin of Forrest Coile Associates/Sculptures constructed by Globe Ironworks/Installation and bases donated by W.M. Jordan Company, Inc./FOUNDER DAY 1988.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
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 VA000178
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Inventory of American Sculpture
VA000178
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