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Blevans Memorial Fountain, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Bass, Jim 1933-  Search this
Founder:
Bass Studio  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: silicon bronze; Basin: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
First United Methodist Church 600 S.W. Topeka Boulevard East side of church Topeka Kansas 66603
Date:
1965-1966
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1994.
Image on file.
Topeka State Journal (Topeka, KS), March 4, 1968.
(On back of outer fish form:) BASS - 66 signed
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Summary:
Abstract shapes suggestive of fish and net stories and symbolism from the Bible. Sculpture is mounted in the center of a shallow basin and spouts water from seven flat jets.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Animal--Fish  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Control number:
IAS KS000111
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_321475