Delta Solar

Metal sculpture with rotating sails set inside a pyramid-like grid. Sculpture sits on a pool of water in front of a building.

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Object Details

Artist

Alejandro Otero

Physical Description

Delta solar, 1977; kinetic sculpture, grid of stainless steel, filled with triangular sails, set in end in a pool of water, complete plans in research file.

Inventory Number

A19772731000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

ART-Sculpture

Medium

Kinetic Sculpture

Dimensions

Overall: 27 ft. H × 53 ft. 11 in. L × 31 ft. 10 in. D , 15200lb. (823 × 1634.4 × 970.3cm, 6894.7kg)

Country of Origin

Venezuela

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

West Terrace

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9b8224a06-74cc-4e00-892a-f2e01d21ea83

Record ID

nasm_A19772731000