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Sculptor:
LaRose, Ann 1949-  Search this
Founder:
Unknown (Loveland, Colorado)  Search this
Medium:
Bear: cast bronze; Foundation: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Montgomery County Department of Parks 9500 Brunett Avenue Silver Spring Maryland 20901
Located Rock Creek Regional Park 15700 Needwood Lake Circle Rockville Maryland
Date:
Cast 1989. 1990
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland survey, 1993.
Image on file.
(On proper left foot of bear:) La Rose '89 1/5 Loveland, Colo. 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 grown bear sits whimsically on the ground in human-like fashion, with its legs crossed and its front paws behind its head. The bear wears tongs and sunglasses and sits in a picnic area overlooking a lake.
Topic:
Animal--Bear  Search this
Recreation--Leisure  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Eye wear  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Shoe  Search this
Control number:
IAS MD000154
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_324843