Morning, Present, Evening - NY, NY
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The triptych Morning, Present, Evening is an allegorical Art Deco bas-relief sculpture located north of the entrance to the Radio City Music Hall at 1270 6th Avenue in Manhattan.
Waymark Code: WMQ7GD
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2016
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The Art Deco triptych Morning, Present, Evening is the first work of art commissioned for Rockefeller Center. It was created by Robert Garrison and installed in 1932. Each of the three panels is sculpted in limestone, is 21' long, and 10' high. The sculptures represent the widespread presence, importance and power of radio.
Morning - Panel on the right depicts a young man riding on the back of an eagle with his arms outstretched welcoming the rising sun.
Present - The central panel a woman wearing a robe and holding a torch in her right hand and an electrical bolt in her left hand. She is soaring with the mythological winged horse, Pegasus.
Evening - The left panel has a female figure riding on a swan. Her left arm is bent upright and her right arm is straight back.
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Commercial/Retail
Architect: Robert Garrison
Date Built: 1932
Supporting references: Not listed
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