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Sculptor:
Blunk, J. B. 1926-2002  Search this
Medium:
Redwood burl on concrete pedestals
Type:
Sculptures-Exedra
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
World Learning, Inc School for International Training Black Mountain Road Brattleboro Vermont 05301
Date:
1972? Installed 1975
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Vermont survey, 1992.
Image on file.
Blunk 7(2?) (On base, northeast corner:) "MUSE"/BY J.B. BLUNK/GIFT TO THE EXPERIMENT/IN INTERNATIONAL/LIVING/FROM THE JAY SOLOMON/ FAMILY - 1975 signed
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Summary:
An abstract, oval-shaped work, made of redwood burl, with carved-out areas designed to sit in. The brown surface has weathered to a grayish color and the texture varies from the smooth to gnarly. The work sits on 3 cone-shaped concrete pedestals, each about 1 ft. H. x Diam. 4 in.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Mythology--Classical--Muse  Search this
Control number:
IAS VT000132
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_311505