Heron Fountain - San Antonio, TX
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vhasler
N 29° 28.089 W 098° 27.948
14R E 551795 N 3259973
A 19th century animal fountain on a Catholic university.
Waymark Code: WMKXT4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2014
Views: 9
Official Description:
A fountain sculpture comprised of a heron or stork. The heron stands with its wings spread and head lifted upward. Water flows from the bird's mouth into a circular basin below.
The fountain was not running - likely due to the extended drought in the area.
Parking would be a challenge if the student body was present, but not during the summer term.
TITLE: Heron Fountain
ARTIST(S): Unknown
DATE: 1886
MEDIUM: Painted cast iron on concrete and granite base
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000678
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Some damage has been repaired over the years. Screwed and painted reinforcement of the wings. The gap in the base is an access port for the fountain pump, thus not damage.
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