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Sculptor:
Granlund, Paul Theodore 1925-2003  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by University of St. Thomas Art Department 2115 Summit Avenue St. Paul Minnesota 55105
Located University of St. Thomas In front of O'Shaughnessy-Rey Library Center St. Paul Minnesota
Date:
1984. Cast Jan. 9, 1984. Dedicated Oct. 17, 1984
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota, Minneapolis - St. Paul survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Freiert, William K., "Paul T. Granlund: Spirit of Bronze, Shape of Freedom," Minneapolis, MN: Primarius Limited, 1991, pg. 32, 117.
(On metal support at lowest part of sphere:) P. T. GRANLUND/1984 (possibly a copyright symbol) 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:
An open sphere-shaped sculpture made up of seven figures with linked hands and feet represents the Earth. The figures, four female and three male represent the continents, with the male figures as North America, Africa and Australia. A female figure in the fetal position at the bottom is Antarctica. The figures appear to be floating in a circular movement. The sculpture stands on a pyramid-shaped base over a building skylight.
Topic:
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Figure group--Nude  Search this
Allegory--Element--Earth  Search this
Control number:
IAS MN000279
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_322467