(Rustic Bench and Fence), (sculpture).

(Rustic Bench and Fence), (sculpture).

Glasgow, John W., sculptor.

(Rustic Bench and Fence), (sculpture).

1963-1964. Relocated and dedicated 1993.

Digital Reference:

2 units. Bench: approx. 3 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 9 in.; Fence: approx. 3 ft. 2 in. x 18 ft. x 1 ft.

A bench and a split-rail fence, both made of concrete detailed to resemble wood. The bench has two legs at either end, a long "plank" seat which sags slightly in the center, and one "split-rail" for a backrest. The fence consists of three vertical posts with two rails running from each of the end posts and through the center post. The center post is set back slightly from the two end posts creating a zig-zag effect. The fence is placed behind the bench. Both the bench and fence are placed directly on the ground.

Object -- Furniture -- Bench

Architecture -- Detail -- Fence

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arkansas -- North Little Rock

Administered by Little Rock Veterans Administration Medical Center, North Little Rock Division, 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Located North Little Rock Veterans Administration, First Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas

The artist was a patient at the hospital at the time the sculpture was made. He was inspired by the sculpture of Dionicio Rodriguez. The sculpture was originally sited across the street from its current location.

Plaque in front of sculpture: "During the winter of 1963-64, John W. Glasgow, a veteran of the CBI theater of WWII, created this cement bench and fence sculpture. Over the years the artwork has become endeared to the patients and visitors to this mountain top. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Arkansas Chapter 148 donates these flowers, trees and plaque to honor the artist, a fellow veteran. May all who view and enjoy this lovely setting be inspired to remember and do good for others as well. 1993." (Top half of plaque also has text in Braille).

IAS files contain copy of related article from John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital newsletter "News & Views" (Little Rock, AR), May 1993, pg. 15.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arkansas survey, 1993.

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