Arabesque and Layout (2 Elements), (sculpture).

Arabesque and Layout (2 Elements), (sculpture).

Hopkins, Cathy, 1947- , sculptor.

Arabesque and Layout (2 Elements), (sculpture).

Installed 1985.

Plastic, metal and cold cast bronze which includes polyester resin, bronze powder, & fiberglass.

2 figures. (First: approx. 54 x 28 x 9 in.) (Second: approx. 33 x 36 x 9 in.)

Two nude female relief figures mounted to wall over the door. In the tradition of woodland nymphs and water sprites, two idealized female figures personify the spirit of sport. A leaping, turning arabesque and a frontal layout dive begin in low relief at the foot of each and come off the wall in the head and outside arm.

Figure group -- Female -- Nude

Recreation -- Sport & Play -- Swimming

Recreation -- Dancing

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Society Hill Club, 250 South 5th Street, On wall, above doorway to the building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia survey, 1993.

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