The Family is a public art work by artist Joseph Puccetti that depicts an abstract man, woman and child encircled by a ring. It was originally located in front of the West Allis City Hall in downtown West Allis, Wisconsin.[1] In 2006, the sculpture was moved to the West Allis Public Library.[2] The sculpture is made of stainless steel.[3] The work was donated by the artist.[4]
| The Family | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Joseph Puccetti |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 370 cm × 91 cm × 61 cm (147 in × 36 in × 24 in) |
| Location | West Allis Public Library |
| 43°00′43″N 88°00′20″W / 43.011936°N 88.005582°W | |
| Owner | City of West Allis Department of Public Works |
References
edit- ^ "The Family, (sculpture)". Art Inventories Catalog-SIRIS. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ Johnson, Annysa (27 October 2005). "West Allis to Celebrate Permanence". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Aldermen OK Sculpture Plan in West Allis". Milwaukee Sentinel. 17 February 1982. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Artist Awaits West Allis Decision". Milwaukee Journal. 21 January 1982. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
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