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Sculptor:
Thomas, Morris Taft ca. 1938-  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: Portland cement over welded steel rod and steel mesh wire, gilded; Sculpture base: steel; Base: reinforced concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Alexandria Zoological Park 1 Cotton Wright Vietnam War Memorial Garden Alexandria Louisiana 71302
Date:
Installed Sept. 1, 1975. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1975
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1996.
Summary:
Abstract sculpture of geometric shapes. Each of the four extended wings that project skyward represents a branch of the military.
Topic:
History--United States--Vietnam War  Search this
History--United States--Military history  Search this
Allegory--Civic--Peace  Search this
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Control number:
IAS LA000418
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333702