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Sculptured Gateway, Fence and Resting Spot, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Unknown (Mexican)  Search this
Architect:
Forman, B. C.  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: colored cement over chicken wire
Culture:
Japanese  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Gate
Sculptures
Place:
New Mexico
Clayton
Date:
Copyrighted 1941
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1994.
Image on file.
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 Pagoda gate, a fence and a "redwood" tree stump resting spot. The Pagoda-style gate consists of three main logs affixed in a post and lintel formation, surmounted by a two-tiered roof that is curved at both ends. The fence which surrounds the property is made to look like a log fence with a ranch style appearance. The resting spot is a large round tree stump that looks like a redwood stump. The stump has two carved windows, a doorway and an interior seat.
Topic:
Architecture--Religious--Pagoda  Search this
Architecture--Detail--Fence  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Control number:
IAS NM000418
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333764