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Impala Fountain, (sculpture). Artist:  Mitchell, Henry, 1915-1980, sculptor. Hatfield, Martin & White, architectural firm. Fonderia Battaglia, founder. Title:  Impala Fountain, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Morris Fountain, (sculpture). Dates:  1962-1963. Dedicated April 25, 1964. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: bronze; Base and pool: black granite. Dimensions:  12 impalas. Overall: approx. H. 240 in.; Each impala: approx. 9 x 13 x 5 ft.; Base: approx. 86 x 54 ft.; Fountain pool: approx. 60 x 8 ft. (6415 pounds). Inscription:  (Plaque on front:) Impala Fountain in memory of Herbert C. Morris/Sculptor: Henry Mitchell 1915-1980/Dedicated April 25, 1964 Description:  Sculpture depicts the flight of a herd of impala antelope frightened by impending danger. The impalas are placed in the middle of a fountain, with ten jets spraying water on them to represent predators. The impalas are modeled in skeletal form and leap over the water jets in three graceful arches while a mother and her calf graze nearby. Subject:  Animal -- Antelope Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia Fountain Sculpture Owner:  Philadelphia Zoological Garden, 34th Street & Girard Avenue, Rare Animal House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 Remarks:  Fountain a gift of Mrs. Herbert Morris and Zoological Society Donors in honor of Herbert Cameron Morris, former Director and officer of the Zoological Society of Philadelphia. Hatfield, Martin & White designed the base and fountain pool as well as the general setting. References:  Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985. City of Philadelphia, 1973. Philadelphia Zoological Garden, 1990. Fairmount Park Art Assoc., "Sculpture of a City: Philadelphia's Treasures in Bronze & Stone," NY: Walker Publ., 1974, pg. 321. Bach, Penny Balkin, "Public Art in Philadelphia," Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1992, pg. 233. Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia survey, 1993. Illustration:  Image on file. Fairmount Park Art Assoc., "Sculpture of a City: Philadelphia's Treasures in Bronze & Stone," NY: Walker Publ., 1974, pg. 321. 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 75009339   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 75009339 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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