Atropos Key - Houston, TX
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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: WM11R85
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2019
Views: 2
Smithsonian Art Inventory"Abstract sculpture resembling a human or bird figure. The diamond-shaped piece stands on two legs and has a open oval area at the center in which hangs a four-pronged circular form which connects to the spiked top. The "face" is a cut-out diamond. The piece stands on a trapezoidal base."
TITLE: Atropos Key
ARTIST(S): Hannah H. Stewart
DATE: 1972
MEDIUM: Bronze with brown and green patina
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000337
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Near Miller Theater in Herman Park / Houston, TX
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
None noted
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