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5.50" x 8.00"
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7.50" x 10.00"
The Torch of Friendship Art Print
by Alexandra Till
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The Torch of Friendship art print by Alexandra Till. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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© Christine Till
Some call The Torch of Friendship, a monumental abstract sculpture, an eyesore, a big orange twirly twirl "Thing Near McDonalds" in the heart of the classic architecture of downtown San Antonio, Texas. Others say La Antorcha de la Amistad (Spanish for "The Torch of Friendship") adds a cool juxtaposition of old and contemporary to San Antonio, and San Antonio needs more modern sculptures downtown.
Either way, the Torch of Freedom is an interesting public contemporary sculpture. The artist of the sculpture is world-renowned Mexican sculptor, Sebastian. It was presented as a gift from the Mexican government to the City of San Antonio in 2002 as a sign of friendship and to represent the roots many Texans share with Mexico.
The sculpture stands at nearly 65 ft (20 m), and weighs more than 45 tons (40,800 kg). The medium is enameled iron. It is located in the middle of a traffic rotary, an area known by international tourists for the Paseo del Rio, or River...
About Alexandra Till
My photography covers a wide range of subjects such as fine art, still life, black and white, infrared, portrait, animal, architecture, landscape, national and international travel and corporate (commercial) images. All my photographs and photo objects are available as fine-quality Prints or as immediate downloads from http://www.ct-graphics.com/. Get them as Calendars from redbubble, or digital per email, or on CD / DVD. If you are serious about upscale photography, please contact me for a free consultation. I cover assignments throughout the United States and abroad. I will also be happy to help you if you have a question about a picture, or would like a different format, size, customization, or need custom stock photos. My...
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