The Family (Puccetti)

The Family
ArtistJoseph Puccetti
Year1982
Typestainless steel
Dimensions370 cm × 91 cm × 61 cm (147 in × 36 in × 24 in)
Location
  • West Allis Public Library
  • 43°00′43″N 88°00′20″W / 43.011936°N 88.005582°W / 43.011936; -88.005582
OwnerCity of West Allis Department of Public Works

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]

References

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