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Eagle, (sculpture). Artist:  Greaves, Jack, 1928- , sculptor. Bohm, L. S., architect. Bohm-NBBJ, Inc., architectural firm. Martin Construction Company, contractor. Title:  Eagle, (sculpture). Other Titles:  Pickaweekee Children's Fountain, (sculpture). Children's Fountain, (sculpture). KidSpeak Children's Fountain, (sculpture). Dates:  Cast 1991. Dedicated April 10, 1992. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Bronze on a black marble base. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 42 1/2 x 39 x 32 in.; Base: approx. 49 x 15 x 15 in. Inscription:  Greaves 91 (Base:) Eagle/Now Eagle had great sight/and said, "The creek flows/past two creatures; see/their tracks by the pool?/Go find them and learn/their secrets."/Donated by:/Nationwide Insurance Companies signed Description:  Standing eagle with both feet on the ground, wings extended, mounted on a black marble column. The eagle is part of a larger fountain setting designed to illustrate a story about a legendary Scioto Valley Indian child Pickawekee, who learns the art of myth-making. Subject:  Animal -- Bird -- Eagle Literature Ethnic -- Indian Object Type:  Fountain Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Columbus Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Located Battelle Riverfront Park, Gay Street & Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio Remarks:  See IAS files for related ephemera and the Columbus Dispatch (July 30, 1988) article, which gives details about commissioning history, funding, and subject content of the work. The eagle is one of six animals sculptures created by Greaves to form part of the Children's Fountain, also called the Pickaweekee Children's Fountain. The surrounding sculptures, park and fountain were erected at a cost of $750,000 - $1,000,000 to commemorate the Quincentennial Celebration of Columbus' voyage to the Americas and the 100th anniversary of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio (which represents 1,110 architectural, engineering and construction companies). Greaves' design was chosen through a competition sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council. The idea for the work originated with KidSpeak Advisory Committee, the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, and the Columbus Recreation & Parks Department. Among those providing funds were the Builders Exchange ($225,000), Scioto Superfest Association ($5,000), volunteer groups of Children's Hospitals, and the children of Columbus who sponsored walk-a-thons and plaque sales. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Columbus survey, 1992. The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH), July 30, 1988. The Call and Post (Columbus, OH), Aug. 2, 1990. The Call and Post (Columbus, OH), July 26, 1990. 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 OH000043   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture OH000043 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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