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Sculptor:
Smolens, Jacquin 1931-  Search this
Architectural firm:
RTKL  Search this
Medium:
White ash and white oak, carved
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Baltimore Development Corporation 36 South Charles Street, Suite 1600 Baltimore Maryland 21201
Located Inner Harbor Promenade, entrance off Key Highway just east of Maryland Science Center Baltimore Maryland
Date:
Commissioned 1975. 1976
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1992.
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:
An abstract playground sculpture with six large objects for climbing, all with a nautical theme. The tall element in the center may refer to a lighthouse, or lookout tower or large floating buoy. There is a piece that resembles a boat (of white oak) and another a sea creature. One other piece may imply a sailboat on the water. The sculpture is placed in sand and encircled by pavers, overlooking Baltimore Harbor.
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Waterscape  Search this
Architecture--Boat--Sailboat  Search this
Architecture--Lighthouse  Search this
Fantasy--Animal  Search this
Control number:
IAS MD000494
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_337233