The Family (Puccetti)

The Family is a public art work by artist Joseph Puccetti that depicts an abstract man, woman and child encircled by a ring. It was originally located in front of the West Allis City Hall in downtown West Allis, Wisconsin.[1] In 2006, the sculpture was moved to the West Allis Public Library.[2] The sculpture is made of stainless steel.[3] The work was donated by the artist.[4]

The Family
ArtistJoseph Puccetti
Year1982
Typestainless steel
Dimensions370 cm × 91 cm × 61 cm (147 in × 36 in × 24 in)
LocationWest Allis Public Library
Coordinates43.011936°N 88.005582°W / 43.011936; -88.005582
OwnerCity of West Allis Department of Public Works

References

  1. "The Family, (sculpture)". Art Inventories Catalog-SIRIS. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  2. Johnson, Annysa (27 October 2005). "West Allis to Celebrate Permanence". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  3. "Aldermen OK Sculpture Plan in West Allis". Milwaukee Sentinel. 17 February 1982. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. "Artist Awaits West Allis Decision". Milwaukee Journal. 21 January 1982. Retrieved 3 March 2013.


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