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Fabricator:
Athens Foundry  Search this
Medium:
Wrought iron, painted
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Arch
Sculptures-Gate
Sculptures-Logo
Sculptures-Light fixture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by University of Georgia Physical Plant, Grounds Department Chicopee Building Athens Georgia 30602
Located University of Georgia Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton Street Entrance to north campus, intersection of Broad Street & College Athens Georgia 30602
Date:
Ca. 1857. Completed 1858
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia survey, 1993.
Image on file.
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 arched gateway formed by three fluted columns supporting a crosspiece with a half-circle at the top. A globe lamp sits at each end of the crosspiece. The two openings formed by the three columns originally had gates that have been removed.
Topic:
Allegory--Other--University of Georgia  Search this
Allegory--Civic--Democracy  Search this
Allegory--Quality--Justice  Search this
Allegory--Quality--Prudence  Search this
Allegory--Quality--Temperance  Search this
Emblem--Seal  Search this
Control number:
IAS GA000495
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_336949