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(Continental Can Company Reliefs), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Horn, Milton 1906-1995  Search this
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Continental Can Company General Packaging Research & Development Plant No. 105 1200 West 76th Street Facade Chicago Illinois
Date:
Ca. 1960-1961
Notes:
Riedy, James L., "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1981.
(Inscribed:) Art is the imitation of nature in her manner of operation [St. Thomas Aquinas]
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:
Two figures, a Pre-Columbian Indian with ceramic pots and a woman.
Topic:
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Industry  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Figure female  Search this
Object--Other--Vase  Search this
Control number:
IAS 87820121
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_302612