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Oriel, (sculpture). Artist:  Rhoden, John W., 1918-2001, sculptor. Cypres, founder. Title:  Oriel, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Untitled, (sculpture). Dates:  1968-1972. Cast 1969 Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: Cor-Ten steel or cast bronze. Dimensions:  Sculpture: H. 10 ft. L. 20 ft. Inscription:  Rhoden/SC. 69./Built by/Cypres signed Founder's mark appears. Description:  Abstract bow-tie shaped sculpture installed against the wall of the building. The piece curves away from the wall and features an oval-shaped calligraphic grille placed in the center. On the grille there are a series of lines resembling stick figures. The curved sweeping planes of the sculpture suggest an eye, symbolizing a "window to the mind." Subject:  Abstract Allegory -- Other -- Thought Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- New York Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Art Commission of the City of New York, City Hall, New York, New York 10007 Located Metropolitan Hospital, 1901 First Avenue, Psychiatric Pavilion facade, New York, New York Remarks:  Gayle and Cohen publication identifies the medium as Cor-Ten steel and the SOS survey provided bronze as the medium. References:  Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988. Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, New York 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 87870105   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 87870105 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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