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Beyer, Richard,
Figure group
Animal -- Dog
Object -- Written Matter
Architecture -- Vehicle
History -- United States
Outdoor Sculpture -- Washington -- Everett
Relief
Mural
Architectural component
Sculpture
History of Books in Everett, (sculpture).
Artist:
Beyer, Richard, 1925-2012, sculptor.
Title:
History of Books in Everett, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated 1989.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Red and yellow brick.
Dimensions:
Approx. 12 x 11 x 1 ft.
Inscription:
(Various words and letters are carved into the brick sculpture) unsigned
Description:
Carved yellow and red brick wall with relief representing the bringing of culture to the city. Images in the relief include the historical figures of Colby, Rucker and Rockefeller, a car, stacks of books, dogs and various human figures.
Subject:
Figure group
Animal
--
Dog
Object
--
Written
Matter
--
Book
Architecture
--
Vehicle
--
Automobile
History
--
United States
--
Washington
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Washington
--
Everett
Relief
Mural
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Everett, Everett Cultural Commission, 1507 Wall Street, Everett, Washington 98201
Located Everett Public Library, Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett, Washington
Remarks:
The wall was carved using green bricks which were later fired and reassembled at the library. IAS files contain copy of the Evergreen Public Library's information sheet (12/89) which includes the artist's statement of the sculpture.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Washington survey, 1995.
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 WA000357
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
WA000357
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