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Sculptor:
Johnson, J. Seward Jr. 1930-2020  Search this
Founder:
Johnson Atelier  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze, painted; Base: concrete (?)
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
UDT-Seal Museum 3300 North AIA Entrance Fort Pierce Florida 34949
Date:
1988. Dedicated Nov. 1988
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida survey, 1994.
Image on file.
(On plaque on base, raised lettering:) IN MEMORY OF/OUR FALLEN COMRADES WHO HAVE/SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN THE/SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY WHILE/SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES/NAVY WITH NAVAL COMBAT DEMOLITION/UNITS, UNDERWATER DEMOLITION TEAMS,/AND SEA, AIR, LAND TEAMS/DEDICATED BY/THE UDT-SEAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC/Dedicated November 1988 unsigned
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 Navy Seal stands wearing shorts with a knife in his belt, a face mask on his head, low boots, and a tag on a rope around his neck. He holds a pair of flippers in his proper left hand. The sculpture is mounted on a pyramidal base and rests in a reflecting pool.
Topic:
Figure male--Full length  Search this
History--United States--Military history  Search this
Occupation--Military--Navy  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Protective Gear  Search this
Object--Weapon--Dagger  Search this
Control number:
IAS FL000669
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332697