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Sculptor:
Lago, Ramon 1947-2018  Search this
Medium:
Stone, and poured cement
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Berks County Parks and Recreation 2083 Triepihocken Road, Berks County Heritage Center Wyomissing Pennsylvania 19601
Located Berks County Heritage Center 2083 Triepihocken Road Gring's Mill, by river Wyomissing Pennsylvania
Date:
Dedicated July 1979
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.
Image on file.
(Turtle's rear front:) R. Lago/78 signed
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:
A large turtle with upraised head, with a shell made of stones placed over poured concrete or cement. Etchings distinguish the turtle's toes, nose, tail, eyes, and mouth.
Topic:
Animal--Reptile--Turtle  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA001235
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_339993