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Franck, Frederick,
Abstract
Figure group
Ethnic -- Indian
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Newark
Sculpture
Seven Generations, (sculpture).
Artist:
Franck, Frederick, 1909-2006, sculptor.
Title:
Seven Generations, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated April 9, 1995.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: painted steel, glass; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 8 ft. x D. 32 ft.; Base: approx. W. 4 ft. 7 in. x D. 35 ft. 10 in.
Inscription:
Franck signed
Description:
Abstract sculpture consisting of five progressively smaller cut-out steel figures arranged in a row. The first and largest figure is cut out of a rectangular piece of steel. The smallest cut-out figure has an outline of an even smaller figure cut into it; and in the center of the outlined figure is a small red stain glass embryo. The figures are arranged so that all of the pieces may be viewed through the first piece. The steel figures are painted black and are mounted on a long sidewalk-like concrete base.
Subject:
Abstract
Figure group
Ethnic -- Indian -- Iroquois
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Newark
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by New Community Corporation, 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Located Meditation Park, 151-160 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey
Remarks:
The title of the sculpture refers to the Great Law of the Six-Nation Iroquois Confederation states: "In all our deliberations we must be aware of the impact of our decisions on the seven generations to follow ours." The sculpture was commissioned by an anonymous donor. IAS files contain copy of related article from The New York Times, April 10, 1995, Metro section, and the Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), April 11, 1995.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey 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 NJ000515
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NJ000515
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