Communications, (sculpture).

Communications, (sculpture).

Prangnell, John, 1929- , sculptor.

Communications, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1961.

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Sculpture: fiberglass, painted; Base: marble topped with exposed concrete aggregate.

Sculpture: approx. 5 ft. 1 in. x 8 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft.; Base: approx. 4 ft. 4 in. x 10 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.

Nude female figure rendered in an abstract style. Figure balances just above ground line, supporting weight on both feet and the proper left hand; proper right hand, forming a fist, is held in mid-air, above the lap. Knees are bent and parallel to ground; torso is raised upwards, chest turned to proper left. Head looks in opposite direction from knees, over proper left shoulder. Face gazes directly out over shoulder.

Figure female -- Full length

Figure female -- Nude

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Technology

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kentucky -- Louisville

WAVE 3, 725 Floyd Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Commissioned by Mrs. George Norton specifically for location in front of WAVE television and radio station in Louisville.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kentucky survey, 1993.

National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, KY0026, 1989.

Altrusa Club of Louisville, "Cut, Cast, Carved," Louisville, KY: Chamber of Commerce, 1974, pg. 4.

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