Penguin's Prayer - San Francisco, CA
Posted by: DougK
N 37° 42.796 W 122° 29.163
10S E 545298 N 4174126
Penguin's Prayer is a granite sculpture of a large penguin with two smaller penguins huddled close to its feet.
Waymark Code: WMBTMV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
Views: 3
Penguin's Prayer is a smooth granite sculpture of a large penguin with two smaller penguins huddled close to its feet. A small plaque on the base pays tribute to the sculptor and dedicating organizations:
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Penguin's Prayer
by Beniamino Bufano
Placed by
Lake Merced Neighborhood Organization
Bufano Society of the Arts
Dedicated December 4, 1976
Plaque presented by
The John Muir Apartments
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From the Smithsonian AIC Description:
Abstract grouping of three penguins. The tallest penguin has a red granite beak which is pointed skyward. Two smaller penguins huddle against the taller one. The grey granite sculpture stands on a concrete base.
TITLE: Penguin's Prayer
ARTIST(S): sculptor: Beniamino Bufano (1898-1970)
DATE: Dedicated Dec. 4, 1976
MEDIUM: Sculpture: grey and red granite; Base: concrete
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001770
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Located Lake Merced Boulevard, south of Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, California
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None noted
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