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Hieroglyph
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A sculpture of cast and welded metal is of a human figure with a raven, nestled in one of the crevices. This sculpture, created by O.V. Shaffer and called "Hieroglyph," is on the roof of the Madison Public Library. On the right is a large glass window or door revealing a white wall and elevator inside the building.
September 2013
Quinney, Richard
Publication Information
| Creator | Quinney, Richard |
|---|---|
| Date Created | September 2013 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
| Source Collection | Richard Quinney papers, 1921-2019 |
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| Call Number | 1512000033 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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