Spirit of Transportation, (sculpture)

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

sculptor
Milles, Carl 1875-1955
founder
Bearzi, Bruno
Detroit Historical Museum, City of Detroit Monuments, 2004.
Summary
A nearly nude figure of an Indian carrying a canoe over his shoulders is installed atop a fountain base that sprays water beneath his feet. He represents the spirit of transportation linking the city with its early accomplishments.
Culture
Indian
Installed 1960
Control number
IAS 78000035
Type
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Medium
Sculpture: cast bronze
Owner/Location
Administered by City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department 735 Randolph Detroit Michigan 48226
Located Cobo Hall Detroit Michigan
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
Figure male--Full length
Ethnic
Architecture--Boat--Canoe
Record ID
siris_ari_362848
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