Welcome
1990 / Charles R. Mitchell / Akron
The sculpture of the figures captures the moment when Cupid materializes on earth and first glimpses Psyche. The sculpture moves on earth in a circular motion from left to right. The title derives from Psyche's "Welcoming" of Cupid.
Location: Akron Art Museum, 1 S High St.
Title
Welcome
Description
The sculpture of the figures captures the moment when Cupid materializes on earth and first glimpses Psyche. The sculpture moves on earth in a circular motion from left to right. The title derives from Psyche's "Welcoming" of Cupid.
Creator
Date
1990
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
1101
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
In an alcove off E. Broadway St.
Former location: Maple tree grove off of Broadway St. and Akron Art Museum grounds
Provider Qualifier
Gift of
Provider Entity
Beatrice K. McDowell, in memory of C. Blake McDowell, Jr.
Location Site
Location Street
1 S High St.
Location Type
Media Sculpture Height
108""
Media Sculpture Width
96""
Media Sculpture Depth
24""
Installation Date
1999
Creation Date
1998
Inscription
Signed and dated top leaf behind upper figure's (Cupid's) legs
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