Penguin's Prayer - San Francisco, CA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

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:

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

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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