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Cor-Lynche Triad, (sculpture). Artist:  Bigger, Michael D., 1937- , sculptor. Title:  Cor-Lynche Triad, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Cor-Linche Triad, (sculpture). Dates:  Commission approved Feb. 10, 1988. Dedicated Aug. 12, 1989. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Steel, painted yellow, blue, and orange with black accents. Dimensions:  3 parts. Each: approx. H. 7 ft. Subject:  Abstract Allegory -- Other -- Cortes, Hernando Allegory -- Other -- Malinche Ethnic -- Mexican Allegory -- Passion -- Love Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- San Antonio Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of San Antonio, Parks and Recreation Department, 950 East Hildebrand, San Antonio, Texas 78212 Located Intersection of St. Mary's & Josephine Streets, San Antonio, Texas 78212 Remarks:  The artist was inspired by the story of Cortes and Malinche and depicts War and Love. The idea for a landscaped setting with public art originated with the Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association in 1979. They were awarded $7,000 in funding for their efforts as part of a contest sponsored by Crown Bank. The sculpture may have been commissioned by Arthur P. "Hap" Veltman, Jr., downtown developer, who died before its dedication. IAS files contain related newsclippings from Express News (San Antonio, TX), Feb. 10, 1988, Aug. 11, 1988, pg. B-7, June 23, 1991, pg. B-3; and August 15, 1989. IAS files also contain June 30, 1987 press release from Tobin Hill Neighborhood Association and dedication program. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas, San Antonio survey, 1993. Illustration:  Image on file. Express-News (San Antonio, TX), Aug. 11, 1989, pg. 7-B. 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 TX000383   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture TX000383 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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