Our Wyoming Heritage - Cheyenne, WY - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

"Sculpture composed of 157 brass rings welded together and held in place by guide wires. The work is supported above the ground by aluminum bars. Each brass ring contains two porcelain tiles which carry bronze-colored decals of historic photographs relating to the state of Wyoming.

Knadler won the commission in a juried competition sponsored by the Wyoming State Museum. Images reproduced in the work come from historical photographs in the collections of the University of Wyoming Archives, the Photo Section of the Wyoming Historical Department, and various Chambers of Commerce throughout the state. for additional information see: "Art in Public Buildings," Wyoming Council on the Arts, 1985, pg. 19." (from (visit link) )

TITLE: Our Wyoming Heritage ARTIST(S): James W. Knadler DATE: Aug. 25, 1984 MEDIUM: Sculpture: brass, aluminum, and porcelain; Foundation: concrete pad. CONTROL NUMBER: WY000008 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: On the grounds of the Wyoming State History Museum; SE corner 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Photos on the discs are fading.

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