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Sculptor:
Jones, E. Fay  Search this
Architect:
Jennings, Maurice  Search this
McKee, David  Search this
Welder:
Dowell, Jeff  Search this
Powell, Gary  Search this
Founder:
Livers Brass  Search this
Fabricator:
Hankins Sheet Metal  Search this
Medium:
Fountain: bronze; Base: marble or granite; Foundation: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by University of Arkansas Chancellor's Office Fayetteville Arkansas 72701
Located University of Arkansas West of Old Main Fayetteville Arkansas 72701
Date:
Oct. 1997-July 1998. Installed Aug. 7, 1998. Dedicated Oct. 24, 1998
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arkansas survey, 1998.
Image on file.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Aug. 8, 1998, pg. 1B.
(On uppermost piece of fountain:) J. Dowell 98
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 tall fountain formed from stacked, interlocking horizontal elements, welded in place, collectively creating the impression of a hollow building tapering at the top to a point. The structure is reminiscent of the Empire State Building. The fountain rests on a stepped circular base, made of marble or granite, and is anchored by bolts onto a concrete foundation that reaches 20 feet down. Water flows from the top of the base over the steps into a circular basin with a stepped exterior.
Topic:
Homage--Fulbright, J. William  Search this
Occupation--Education--Teacher  Search this
Occupation--Political--Senator  Search this
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Control number:
IAS AR000311
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_336935