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von Schlegell, David,
Abstract
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Sacramento
Sculpture
Untitled, (sculpture).
Artist:
von Schlegell, David, 1920-1992, sculptor.
Title:
Untitled, (sculpture).
Dates:
Copyrighted 1984. Dedicated Aug. 8, 1985.
Medium:
Sculpture: stainless steel; Base: concrete, painted.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 45 x 7 1/2 x 11 ft.; Base: approx. H. 7 ft. x W. 4 ft.
Description:
A fountain sculpture comprised of a tall vertical beam with protruding spillway at top. The sculpture is set at the far west end of an oblong concrete pool.
Subject:
Abstract
Object Type:
Fountain
Outdoor Sculpture -- California -- Sacramento
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Sacramento, Sacramento Metropolitan Art Commission, Art in Public Places Program, 800 Tenth Street, Suite 1, Sacramento, California 95814
Located Heitman Properties Ltd., Capitol Bank of Commerce, 300 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California 95814
Remarks:
The sculpture was commissioned by Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency. Two nearby placards read: Fountain/by/David/Von Schlegell/Stainless Steel/1985 (and) Remember that the meaning of life is/to build a life as if it were a work of art./Start working on this great work of art/called your own existence. Remember the importance of self-discipline, study the great/sources of wisdom and remember that life/is a celebration.../Abraham Joshua Heschel/Dedicated to the children of Sacramento/Capitol Mall Venture/August 8, 1985.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, Sacramento survey, 1992.
Sacramento Metropolitan Art Commission, 1991.
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 66060005
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