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(Estonian Monument), (sculpture). Artist:  Van Duzer, Clarence E., 1920-2009, sculptor. Visnapuu, Herk, landscape architect. Title:  (Estonian Monument), (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated June 19, 1966. Medium:  Cement and wood, painted. Dimensions:  Approx. 144 x 60 x 64 in. Inscription:  (On plaque on front of sculpture, raised lettering:) AGA UKSKORD/ALGAB AEGA/KALEVIPOEG Description:  An abstract sculpture of a tapered cement shaft with curved tips. The top of the shaft is cut out in the shape of a petal or a leaf. The cut-out area holds flame-shaped pieces made of wood. The sculpture rests on a raised mound surrounded by trees. Subject:  Abstract Allegory -- Element -- Fire Allegory -- Quality -- Hope Ethnic -- Estonian Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Cleveland Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Cleveland, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Property, 500 Lakeside Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Located Rockefeller Park, Estonian Cultural Garden, Cleveland, Ohio Remarks:  The sculpture rests in the Estonian Cultural Garden, designed by landscape architect Herk Visnapuu. The flame at the top of the sculpture is a symbol of hope for a brighter future. The inscription on the sculpture plaque is taken from the Estonian mythological epic "Kalevipoeg," and translates "But once again there will come a time...." The poem concludes "...when torches will burst into flames at both ends - then will Kalevipoeg come home again to bring happiness to Estonian people." Nearby sign reads: ESTONIAN CULTURAL GARDEN. IAS files contain an article about the dedication ceremony from the booklet, Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation, 1981, pg. 15. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cleveland 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 OH000560   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture OH000560 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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