Sculptor:

Barrington, Joe  Search this

Medium:

Mild steel

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by University of Texas at Tyler Department of Art 3900 University Boulevard Tyler Texas 75701

Located University of Texas at Tyler Between Library & Administration Buildings Tyler Texas 75701

Date:

1991. Copyrighted 1991

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.

UT-Tyler Patriot (Tyler, TX), Sept. 17, 1991, pg. 3.

Image on file.

UT-Tyler Patriot (Tyler, TX), Sept. 17, 1991, pg. 3.

(On proper right rear leg:) JOE BARRINGTON/91 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 giant snapping turtle is depicted taking a step up the slanted embankment where the sculpture is installed. The turtle hugs the ground with its body while lifting its head and opening its mouth. The sculpture is not on a base but is positioned directly on the embankment which runs between two small lakes.

Topic:

Animal--Reptile--Turtle  Search this

Control number:

IAS TX000048

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_315365