"Blue Dragon Urn" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

"Blue Dragon Urn"

"Blue Dragon Urn" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Large concrete-cast sculpture identified as "Blue Dragon Urn" in Sid's backyard. It is painted blue with an Asian styled dragon in red wrapped around it. A blue and red flower acts as a lid, above the neck, tiered like a pagoda. The urn measures 66" x 30" x 28". There are other sculptures surrounding the urn, and Madison-Kipp Corporation is in the background.
DESCRIPTION
Large concrete-cast sculpture identified as "Blue Dragon Urn" in Sid's backyard. It is painted blue with an Asian styled dragon in red wrapped around it. A blue and red flower acts as a lid, above the neck, tiered like a pagoda. The urn measures 66" x 30" x 28". There are other sculptures surrounding the urn, and Madison-Kipp Corporation is in the background.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:125588
Creation Date:date unknown 10 1971
Creator Name:Boyum, Sid
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980)
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, color
Original Format Number:PH 6986 Box 14, Folder 2
Original Dimensions:3.5 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The piece is in the garden on the bike path near the drinking fountain and the "Smiling Mushroom" by Dunning Street and Atwood Avenue.
SUBJECTS
Outdoor photography
Sculpture
Plants
Factories
Fences
Yards
Neighborhoods

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