''Present'', also known as ''Future'',
is a 1935 outdoor sculpture by
Robert Ingersoll Aitken
Robert Ingersoll Aitken (May 8, 1878 – January 3, 1949) was an American sculptor. Perhaps his most famous work is the West Pediment of the United States Supreme Court Building.
Life and career
Born to Charles H. Aitken and Katherine A. Higgens ...
, located in front of the
National Archives Building in
Washington, D.C., in the United States.
John Russell Pope served as the sculpture's architect and Edward H. Ratti served as its carver. The sculpture is made of
Indiana limestone and measures approximately 20 x 8 x 12 feet, with a base approximately 12 x 12 x 15 feet.
[ ''Present'' is a companion piece to '' Past'', also located in front of the National Archives Building.]
See also
* 1935 in art
Events from the year 1935 in art.
Events
* January – First issue of ''Axis'', a quarterly review of abstract art edited by Myfanwy Piper in England, is published.
* February 15–March 2 – The National Association for the Advancement of Colo ...
* List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 6
This is a list of public art in List of neighborhoods of the District of Columbia by ward, Ward 6 of Washington, D.C.
This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwor ...
References
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1935 establishments in Washington, D.C.
1935 sculptures
Limestone sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Sculptures of women in Washington, D.C.
Statues in Washington, D.C.
Federal Triangle
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