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Bley & Lyman,
Allegory -- Element
Religion -- Angel
Figure female -- Full length
Dress -- Accessory
Abstract -- Geometric
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Syracuse
Architectural component
Sculpture
Spirit of Light, (sculpture).
Artist:
Bley & Lyman, architectural firm.
Title:
Spirit of Light, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Stainless steel.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 28 ft. x W. 20 ft.
Description:
Art-Deco style allegorical winged figure representing "Light" on building facade. She wears a helmet and geometrically-cut gown. Her arms are outstretched and her wings are spread. Her legs form a geometric column.
Subject:
Allegory
--
Element
--
Light
Religion
--
Angel
Figure female
--
Full length
Dress
--
Accessory
--
Hat
Abstract
--
Geometric
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
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New York
--
Syracuse
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Public Relations Department, 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, New York 13202
Remarks:
The Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation building was constructed in 1932. The execution of the figure was reportedly a pioneering use of stainless steel sculpture in exterior design. The figure was named in a city-wide contest. IAS files contain a related brochure "Niagara Mohawk's Art Deco Building," Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.
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 NY001251
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NY001251
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