Maquette for Odyssey
7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inchesMaquette for Odyssey, 1967
7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inchess
© Estate of Tony Rosenthal / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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Tony Rosenthal's Maquette for Odyssey dates back to 1967, serving as a preliminary model for larger public art installations that would follow in San Diego, New Haven and Antwerp. This unique painted bronze sculpture represents an early conceptualization of Rosenthal's vision for Odyssey.
TONY ROSENTHAL ODYSSEY
Tony Rosenthal's Maquette for Odyssey dates back to 1967, serving as a preliminary model for larger public art installations that would follow in San Diego, New Haven and Antwerp. This unique painted bronze sculpture represents an early conceptualization of Rosenthal's vision for Odyssey.
Several full-scale public art versions of Tony Rosenthal's Odyssey, realized in CorTen steel, are located in San Diego Museum of Art, Middleheim Museum, Antwerp and Yale University, New Haven.
Rosenthal's Odyssey series is renowned for its integration of geometric forms that engage viewers with their surrounding space. The Philadelphia installation exemplifies Rosenthal's ability to create impactful urban landmarks that resonate with the community and enhance public environments.
The Maquette for Odyssey serves as a testament to Rosenthal's creative process, providing insight into the evolution of his ideas from initial concept to full-scale realization. It underscores his commitment to exploring the interplay between form, materialand public interaction in his sculptural practice.
