J. P. Rock, (sculpture).

J. P. Rock, (sculpture).

Rordin, Dori, sculptor.

Stetson, Rick, designer.

Wyatt, Larry, designer.

Fredericksberg Foundry, founder.

J. P. Rock, (sculpture).

1991-1992. Installed March 1992.

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Figure: bronze, possibly coated; Base: concrete.

Figure: approx. H. 7 ft. x Diam. 4 ft. (800 lbs.)

DORI RORDIN signed

Full-length portrait of J. P. Rock dressed in three-piece suit, bow tie, and knee-length cape. His cape swirls out at his proper right side. He holds a violin to his proper left shoulder with his proper left hand, and holds a bow at his side with his proper right hand. He has prominent eyebrows and wavy hair that covers his ears. Figure is mounted on a base.

Portrait male -- Rock, J. P. -- Full length

Object -- Musical Instrument -- Violin

Performing Arts -- Music -- Violin

Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- San Antonio

Administered by Design Department, 17000 I H 10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78256

Located Fiesta Texas Theme Park, In front of High School, San Antonio, Texas

J. P. Rock was the founding father of Rockville. The figure was created for the Fiesta Texas Theme Park's Nostalgia area. IAS files contain related press release from Fiesta Texas Theme Park dated February 28, 1992.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas, San Antonio survey, 1993.

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