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Tympanum 1742 Corcoran Street (Relief), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Cavanaugh, John 1921-1985  Search this
Medium:
Relief: lead
Type:
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by John Cavanaugh Foundation 1801 Swann Street, N.W Washington District of Columbia 20009
Located 1742 Corcoran Street, N.W., Over entrance Washington District of Columbia
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1994.
Image on file.
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Summary:
Relief in the semi-circular space over the doorway depicts two nude seated female figures. Their heads, breasts, and legs protrude from the surface of the relief. The female on the right has her legs crossed at the ankles. The female on the left leans into the female on the right. The background is rough and gives the image of being torn.
Topic:
Figure group--Female  Search this
Figure group--Nude  Search this
Control number:
IAS DC000101
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_323171