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Sculptor:
Ellis, Richard H. 1938-  Search this
Subject:
Allen, Steve  Search this
Medium:
Concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 5215 Lankersheim Boulevard Los Angeles California 91601
Date:
1991
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California survey, 1995.
Image on file.
(In handprint in background:) Richard Ellis (Across top background of relief:) STEVE ALLEN signed
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:
Bas-relief portrait of Steve Allen. He sits on a piano bench on the right side of the relief. In front of him is a piano. Only the front side and leg of the piano are visible. Allen's proper right arm rests across the top of the piano; his proper left hand is on the keyboard. He wears a suit, bow tie and glasses. The background of the concrete relief is roughly modelled. The relief is in a self-framed panel which is set flush in a wall.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Performing Arts--Theater--Performer  Search this
Object--Musical Instrument--Piano  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA001376
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_337283