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Sculptor:
Severson, William Conrad 1924-1999  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: Cor-Ten steel tubing with stained glass mosaic and plastic inserts; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Maryville University Art Department 13550 Conway Road St. Louis Missouri 63141
Located Maryville University Between McNally House and Library St. Louis Missouri
Date:
Ca. 1970s
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri, St. Louis survey, 1994.
Image on file.
unsigned
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:
Large abstract lobster, sitting on its tail with claws outstretched. Spaces between steel tubing filled randomly with large stained glass mosaic pieces set into plastic. Sculpture stands on small cylindrical base.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Animal--Fish--Lobster  Search this
Control number:
IAS MO000049
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_316437