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Sculptor:
Moore, Henry 1898-1986  Search this
Founder:
Hermann Noack Bildgiesseri  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Columbia University Office of Art Properties West Gallery - Low Library New York New York 10027
Located Columbia University Overpass above Amsterdam Avenue at 117th Street New York New York 10027
Date:
1967. Dedicated October 3, 1973
Notes:
Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 304.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, New York survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 304.
Moore 2/3 / H. Noack Berlin (Plaque on base:) Three Way Piece: Points - Henry Moore/The Gift of Miriam & Ira D. Wallach Foundation/Presented Oct. 3, 1967 signed Founder's mark appears.
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:
An abstract bronze rises from its circular base at three points. The surface has some giant hatchmarks and gouges which give it an earthy quanlity.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS 87870204
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_307070