Wharf Rat - Key West, FL
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"Wharf Rat" by Seward Johnson stands on the grounds of the Key West Museum of Art & History, also known as Customs House Museum, located at 281 Front Street in Key West, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM12NFN
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2020
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Built in 1891, this magnificent red brick building, known locally as the Custom House, is a 3 ½ story Romanesque style landmark. Since 1999, the Custom House serves as the Key West Museum of Art & History. Exhibits include local history, famous personalities including Ernest Hemingway, maritime history, and works by local artists including some of Key West’s most photographed outdoor sculptures.
"Wharf Rat" is a life-size painted bronze sculpture created in 1993 by artist Seward Johnson, a part time resident of Key West. It depicts a young wharf rat wearing a blue and white outfit, dragging his sailor bag and carrying a rope around his shoulder while waving salute with his right hand.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Wharf Rat
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Seward Johnson
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1993
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Key West Museum of Art & History
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