The American Roots - Orlando, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 28° 34.201 W 081° 21.994
17R E 464149 N 3160403
One of many sculptures displayed on the grounds of the Mennello Museum of American Art.
Waymark Code: WM7K5N
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 21

Thanks to sunnyTam for posting this in the abstract sculpture category. The coordinates for that waymark were used.

One of many Marco pieces on display at the museum. This one is listed as owned by M Mennlleo--namesake of the museum?
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Description: The thin, rectangular outlines of three figures are placed side by side. The figure in the center is painted red, and the figure to its proper right is painted white and the figure to its proper left is painted black. The sculpture is mounted on a two-tiered, rectangular base. The top tier is made of wood, while the bottom tier is made of white marble tile with brown veins.

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TITLE: The American Roots

ARTIST(S): Paul Marco

DATE: 1980-1985

MEDIUM: Steel

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS FL000659

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
900 East Princeton Street Orlando, Florida 32803


DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
As with many of the other nearby pieces on the Inventory--No longer in Winter Park.


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