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Ramsey, Carolyn,
Mythology -- Classical
Emblem -- Seal
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Mohnton
Architectural component
Sculpture
Griffin, (sculpture).
Artist:
Ramsey, Carolyn, sculptor.
Title:
Griffin, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Dec. 31, 1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Concrete.
Dimensions:
Approx. 4 1/2 ft. x 7 ft. x 1 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
An incised wall relief of a winged griffin in profile, yellow-beige in color. A lash of fire comes from the griffin's mouth and the proper right forepaw extends upward, as if attacking. The griffin's wings are raised, as if in flight, and the tail is curled and ends with an arrow.
Subject:
Mythology -- Classical -- Griffin
Emblem -- Seal
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Mohnton
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Cumru Township, RD 3, Box 3005, Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540
Remarks:
The sculpture's motif is based on the seal of Cumru Township (Pennsylvania). The Cumru Township Building was dedicated on Dec. 31, 1991.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania 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 PA001230
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Inventory of American Sculpture
PA001230
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