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Robb, Kevin,
Abstract
Homage -- Wynn, Elaine
Outdoor Sculpture -- Nevada -- Las Vegas
Sculpture
Talisman, (sculpture).
Artist:
Robb, Kevin, sculptor.
Title:
Talisman, (sculpture).
Dates:
1991.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: painted steel; Base: concrete and steel.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. x 7 ft. x 65 in.; Base: approx. 14 x 102 x 84 in.
Inscription:
(Lower right corner of metal pedestal:) KR (Commemorative plaque on base:) Democracy rests on a firm belief in the/value of public education. What greater/contribution to society could there be than/to support these institutions through our/words, our deeds, and our resources. That is/why UNLV is important to me."/Elaine Wynn/This sculpture is in honor of Elaine Wynn for her/dedication to the University while serving as the/UNLV Foundation Chair from 1985 to 1991./Private gifts from the following individuals and the/UNLV Foundation made this artwork possible./Frank Fertitta, Jr. E. Parry Thomas/Artemus Ham, Jr. Gus Rapme/Jerome D. Mack C. Kitty Rodman/TALISMAN/Kevin Robb, 1991 Enamel on Steel
Subject:
Abstract
Homage -- Wynn, Elaine
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Nevada -- Las Vegas
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, College of Fine and Performing Arts, 4505 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
Located University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Between Library and Maud Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Nevada survey, 1994.
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 NV000042
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