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Sculptor:
Asawa, Ruth 1926-2013  Search this
Architectural firm:
V. Okamoto Associates  Search this
Van Bourg, Nakamura & Associates  Search this
Medium:
Fountains: Cor-Ten steel
Culture:
Japanese  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Nihonmachi Parking Corporation 1832 Buchanan, # 202 San Francisco California 94115
Located Pedestrian Mall Buchanan between Post Street & Sutter Street San Francisco California
Date:
1976
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, California, San Francisco survey, 1994.
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:
Two abstract Cor-Ten steel fountains. One fountain resembles an urn, or vase, with pleats. The second fountain has a short center column with a bulbous top and a horizontal disc in the center. The top and disc are pleated. Each fountain stands in the center of a round, brick-lined pool. The sides of the fountain area are bordered by two semi-circular walls of mortared stone. The inside of the walls are stair-stepped.
Topic:
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Homage--Herman, M. Justin  Search this
Occupation--Other--Civil Servant  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA001728
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_341802