Artwork copyright Pablo Cano. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 1990
Pablo Cano
(American, born 1961)
Location: Garfield Elementary School, Olympia
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Pablo Cano created the marionette sculpture Jean-Honoré Fragonard using recycled materials and found objects with personal and symbolic significance. This piece was created for a 1991 performance titled "The Pursuit of Love." The figure depicts the 18th century French Rococo artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Olympia School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Miami, Florida-based artist Pablo Cano creates elaborate marionette puppets as animated sculptures. Born in Havana, Cuba, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1986.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Mixed media (marionette) |
| Dimensions | 34 in x 13 in x 16 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1991.171.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Florida, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Olympia School District |
| Artwork Location | Garfield Elementary School Library, Near entrance |
| WA County | Thurston |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 325 Plymouth St. NW Olympia, WA 98502 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.047898, -122.919832 |
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