Exhibit#1 Brookgreen Collection
The Ecological Cycle
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| Accession# |
1979.002 |
| Artist |
Lantz, Michael |
| Collection |
Art Objects |
| Date |
1979 |
| Description |
"The Ecological Cycle" by Michael Lantz; Brookgreen Gardens Medal 79-80; Medal/ecology/food chain/wildlife
obverse: A great blue heron poised on one leg holds a fish on its back. Below, an alligator in the tidal marsh curves its body toward an unsuspecting bullfrog which in turn is about to pounce on a flying insect.
reverse:Depicts the mission of Brookgreen Gardens; collecting preserving and presenting outstanding American sculpture. A mythical winged horse, Pegasus, swoops down from the heavens with a frisky winged colt at its side. |
| Dimensions |
W-7.6 cm |
| Home Location |
Storage |
| Makers mark |
[Medallic Art Co] |
| Material |
Bronze |
| Medium |
Bronze |
| Object ID |
S.1979.002 |
| Object Name |
Medal |
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Commissioned by the Trustees |
| Sig Loc |
Bottom of Reverse |
| Signed Name |
Michael Lantz |
| Sub-category |
Art |
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Museum.
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Last modified on: October 11, 2007
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