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Elwell, Mike,
Oxbow Foundry,
Abstract
Allegory -- Quality
Allegory -- Other
Occupation -- Political
Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Sculpture
Leadership, (sculpture).
Artist:
Elwell, Mike, sculptor.
Oxbow Foundry, founder.
Title:
Leadership, (sculpture).
Dates:
1987.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 45 in. x 29 in.; Base: approx. 18 in. x 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 1 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Abstract sculpture of a child encircled by a cloak.
Subject:
Abstract
Allegory -- Quality -- Authority
Allegory -- Other -- Vigilance
Occupation -- Political
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Lawrence
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Lawrence, Parks and Recreation, 6th & Massachusetts Streets, City Hall, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Located Douglas County Courthouse, 11th Street and Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas
Remarks:
According to the artist, the sculpture symbolizes the protection provided by leaders. This concept was developed in conjunction with the Volunteers in Court program, which is characterized by the volunteer as a leader and the protection afforded the child who has been taken into their home.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1993.
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 KS000012
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