Marion Public Library Books
1979 / Anne Van Kleech / Marion
A 21-foot long abstract bronze sculpture of stacked books that adorns the front of the Marion Public Library above the main doors.
The sculpture was done by Anne Van Kleech, a nationally-known, California-based sculptor who grew up in Marion, Ohio
Location: Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street
Title
Marion Public Library Books
Description
A 21-foot long abstract bronze sculpture of stacked books that adorns the front of the Marion Public Library above the main doors.
The sculpture was done by Anne Van Kleech, a nationally-known, California-based sculptor who grew up in Marion, Ohio
The sculpture was done by Anne Van Kleech, a nationally-known, California-based sculptor who grew up in Marion, Ohio
Creator
Date
1979
Subject
Source
"A Ton of Bronze From California to Marion" Marion NEWSLIFE, November 19, 1979 (page 30).
"Sculpture Complete" Marion Star, November 20, 1979 (page 5).
Identifier
1869
Location City
Location County
Location Site
Location Street
445 E Church Street
Location Type
Artist Notes
Anne Van Kleech graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and received her masters degree in ceramics from Ohio State University in 1957.
Media Sculpture Width
21 feet
Installation Date
1979
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