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''Capitol Beaver Family'' is a 1985
The sculpture measures approximately 3 ft, 2 in. x 58 in. x 48 in., and rests on a concrete base that measures 23 x 70 x 58 in. An inscription on a plaque installed on the south side of the base reads:
bronze sculpture
Bronze is the most popular metal for Casting (metalworking), cast metal sculptures; a cast bronze sculpture is often called simply "a bronze". It can be used for statues, singly or in groups, reliefs, and small statuettes and figurines, as w ...
depicting three beavers by artist Kenneth M. Scott, installed outside the Oregon State Capitol
The Oregon State Capitol is the building housing the state legislature and the offices of the governor, secretary of state, and treasurer of the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in the state capitol, Salem. Constructed from 1936 to 1938 ...
, in Salem, Oregon
Salem ( ) is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County, Oregon, Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river ...
, United States. It was donated by the Willamette Christmas Association.
Description
The sculpture measures approximately 3 ft, 2 in. x 58 in. x 48 in., and rests on a concrete base that measures 23 x 70 x 58 in. An inscription on a plaque installed on the south side of the base reads:
History
The sculpture's condition was deemed "treatment needed" bySmithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution ( ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums and education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge". Founded ...
's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!
Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) was a community-based effort to identify, document, and conserve outdoor sculpture in the United States. The program was initiated in 1989 and ended in 1999.
History
Save Outdoor Sculpture! was initiated by Herit ...
" program in September 1992.
See also
*1985 in art
Events from the year 1985 in art.
Events
*Charles Saatchi's collection opens to the public, arousing interest in Neo-expressionism.
*Germano Celant publishes '' Arte Povekira: Storie e protagonisti''.
*Art gallerist Andrew Crispo and the Solo ...
References
External links
* 1985 establishments in Oregon 1985 sculptures Animal sculptures in Oregon Bronze sculptures in Oregon Mammals in art Outdoor sculptures in Salem, Oregon Statues in Oregon {{Oregon-sculpture-stub