Sculptor:

House, John V. 1926-1982  Search this

Founder:

Fonderia Francesco B  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: bronze

Type:

Sculptures

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Owner/Location:

Located San Salvador Island San Salvador Bahamas

Date:

1972

Notes:

House, John V., family of, 2014, 2021.

NINA / PINTA / SANTA MARIA / WEST LONGITUDE / 74 32 11 / NORTH LATITUDE / 24 1 41 / ANCHOR / DROPPED / COLUMBUS / OCT. 12, 1492 / IN THESE WATERS signed

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Summary:

This underwater sculpture commemorating the 500th anniversary of Columbus reaching the Bahamas is composed of strips of bronze twisted in a spiral. The sculpture is installed at point where Columbus landed.

Topic:

Abstract  Search this

History  Search this

Homage--Columbus, Christopher  Search this

Control number:

IAS 78990006

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_457212