Atropos Key - Houston, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 43.196 W 095° 23.350
15R E 268891 N 3290141
The title of the piece refers to one of the Fates, the daughters of Zeus in Roman mythology. Along with her sisters, Atropos was responsible for the destiny of humans.
Waymark Code: WMR68M
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Atropos Key is a cast bronze sculpture atop a concrete base faced with black slate. Prominently positioned at the top of the seating area at Miller Outdoor Theatre. It was created in 1972 by Hannah Holliday Stewart and was presented to the City of Houston by Patricia S. Woodward.
Title: Atropos Key

Artist: Hannah Stewart

Media (materials) used: Broze on cement base (covered in slate).

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Hermann Park

Date of creation or placement: 8/24/1972
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