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Sculptor:
Beames, Stephen 1896-  Search this
Founder:
Chicago Art Bronze Works  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: brick and concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Bench
Sculptures-Flagstaff
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Colorado College Physical Plant 14 East Cache La Poudre Colorado Springs Colorado 80903
Located Colorado College Front of Cossitt Hall, Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs Colorado 80903
Date:
1930. Dedicated June 9, 1931
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Colorado, Colorado Springs survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Stephen Beames, Sr. 1930. (Inscribed:) Gift of Augusta D. Swart-Earle 1930 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 flagpole, with four life-size tigers seated and emerging from the flagpole base. The flagpole is decorated with a design of Colorado columbine and rosettes; and on the base's octagonal sides, the Colorado College shield, seal, and motto (Scienta et Discipline). An eagle sits atop the pole. Four benches surround the flagpole.
Topic:
Animal--Tiger  Search this
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Emblem--Seal  Search this
Control number:
IAS CO000164
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_318665