Transportation, (sculpture)

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

sculptor
Barnard, George Grey 1863-1938
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Tampa survey, 1994.
Inventory staff, 2000.
SOS Conservation Notification Report, 1997.
Image on file.
Mormino, Gary R., and Tony Rizzo, "The Treasure City-Tampa," Tulsa, OK: Continental Heritage Press, 1983, pg. 190.
(On lower rim, proper left side:) Geo. G. Barnard SC. (On marble plaque on lower front of sculpture:) HENRY BRADLEY PLANT signed
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Summary
A circular fountain basin with an allegorical sculpture representing ships and trains, symbols of transportation that was fueling development at the turn of the century, especially in Florida. In the center of the sculpture is a ship's stern topped by an eagle holding a treasure chest in its talons. Flanking the ship's stern are male and female sea nymphs. The male holds a locomotive and the female holds a ship. On each side, at the lower part of the piece, are fish that spout water into the fountain basin.
Ca. 1899-1900. Commissioned 1900. Rededicated Oct. 30, 1995
Control number
IAS FL000211
Type
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Medium
Sculpture: limestone; Base: cast concrete and stucco; Basin: cast concrete and stucco
Owner/Location
Administered by City of Tampa Art in Public Places 1420 North Tampa Street Tampa Florida 33602
Located University of Tampa Plant Park, east side of Henry B. Plant Museuml Tampa Florida
Title
Henry Bradley Plant Memorial Fountain, (sculpture)
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
Homage--Plant, Henry Bradley
Allegory--Arts & Sciences--Transportation
Animal--Bird--Eagle
Mythology--Classical--Nymph
Animal--Fish
Record ID
siris_ari_319893
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