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Architect:
Provost, Wilfred  Search this
Contractor:
Provost, Frank T.  Search this
Medium:
Painted terra cotta
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Goffstown Historical Society P. O. Box 284 Goffstown New Hampshire 03045
Located Goffstown Historical Society Museum Parker Station Road & Gorham Pond Road Goffstown New Hampshire
Date:
1916-1918. Dedicated July 25, 1918. Relocated 1956. Relocated 1993
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1995.
Image on file.
unsigned
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 terra cotta gargoyles installed in a garden. The gargoyles have pronounced open beaks, large eyes, wings and two claws. Feathers are visible on the body, long neck and wings of the creatures. The gargoyles are glazed light gray and painted white. The gargoyles sit directly on the ground.
Topic:
Fantasy--Monster  Search this
Control number:
IAS NH000511
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_339336