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Sculptor:
Ringer, Charles  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: sand-blasted aluminum; Foundation: aluminum
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Charles Ringer Studio and Gallery 418 East Front Avenue Joliet Montana
Date:
1984
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Montana survey, 1994.
Image on file.
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.
Summary:
Four Martians stand around the outside of their Space Craft to conduct experiments. The Martian on the proper left end stands with both arms raised and forward. He has a machine in front of him to perform an air test. The figure to his proper right side is guarding the area. He holds a weapon in front of him at waist level with both hands. The figure to the guard's proper right side stands holding a machine that tests light with both hands. The Martian on the proper right end is squatting behind a soil sample tester. His proper left hand touches the machine while his proper right hand holds a specimen. All four Martians have one eye that lights up, three fingers on each hand, and two toes on each foot.
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Allegory--Place--Extraterrestrial  Search this
Fantasy  Search this
Architecture--Vehicle  Search this
Control number:
IAS MT000002
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_317563