Shaping Up - Key West, FL
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N 24° 33.489 W 081° 48.419
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"Shaping Up" 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: WM12NF8
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.
"Shaping Up" is a life-size painted bronze sculpture created in 1987 by artist Seward Johnson, a part time resident of Key West. It depicts a woman jogging in her tracksuit to stay in shape. She listens to music and appears to be singing along.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Shaping Up
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Seward Johnson
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1987
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Key West Museum of Art & History
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