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Chthonodynamis, (sculpture). Artist:  Russin, Robert I., 1914- , sculptor. Title:  Chthonodynamis, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Earth Energy, (sculpture). Dates:  1978. Dedicated June 29, 1992. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: blue-black Norwegian labradorite granite on metal stand; Base: Norwegian granite. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 5 ft. 6 in. x W. 5 ft. 6 in.; Base: 36 x 36 x 36 in. Inscription:  RUSSIN 1978 signed Description:  An abstract, hemispherical form with hollowed interior containing a brilliantly polished smaller sphere at its center. Subject:  Abstract Allegory -- Other -- Nature Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Sculpture Owner:  Administered by United States General Services Administration, Washington, District of Columbia Located United States Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Forrestal Building, entrance, Washington, District of Columbia Provenance:  Formerly located Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California Remarks:  Sculpture was funded through the General Services Administration. Plaque below granite base reads: CHTHONODYAMIS/Norwegian Granite/Robert I. Russin/Sculptor/Derived from ancient Greek conception, 'Chthonogynamis' represents the/energy of the earth and mankind's embrace of its dynamic forces. The/elemental powers of nature and the intelligence of man merge into a single/form. Cracking along tectonic lines, the global figure ponders and strives to/contain the awesome energies it has released. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993. United States Department of Energy, 1992. 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 71500269   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 71500269 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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