East Texas Watch Dog - Tyler, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 18.950 W 095° 15.193
15S E 287881 N 3577674
Snapping Turtle on the campus of UT at Tyler.
Waymark Code: WM125CR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Smithsonian Art Inventory

"A giant snapping turtle is depicted taking a step up the slanted embankment where the sculpture is installed. The turtle hugs the ground with its body while lifting its head and opening its mouth. The sculpture is not on a base but is positioned directly on the embankment which runs between two small lakes."

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: East Texas Watch Dog

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Joe Barrington

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1991

Materials used: steel

Location: University of Texas at Tyler campus
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