Monstrance for a Grey Horse

Dublin Core

Title

Monstrance for a Grey Horse

Subject

Nuclear Science and Fine Art

Description

A close-up photograph of James L. Acord's sculpture, "Monstrance for a Grey Horse." The sculpture features the carved skull of a horse, crafted from granite, resting atop a large rectangular pedestal. The work combines natural forms with monumental presentation, reflecting Acord's engagement with themes of nuclear materials and their cultural implications. Currently installed on the campus of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, United States.

Creator

Acord, James

Publisher

Hanford History Project at Washington State University Tri-Cities

Rights

Those interested in reproducing part, or all of this collection should contact the Hanford History Project at ourhanfordhistory@tricity.wsu.edu, who can provide specific rights information for these items.

Format

.jpg

Provenance

The Hanford History Project (HHP) operates under a sub-contract from Hanford Mission Integration Services (HMIS), who are a primary contract for the US Deparment of Energy's curatorial services for the Hanford Site. HHP proudly manages the Department of Energy's Hanford Collection, an artifact and archival collection that documents the Manhattan Project and Cold War history of the Hanford Site (1943-1990).

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

photograph

Files

acord_archive_3775.jpg

Citation

Acord, James , “Monstrance for a Grey Horse,” Hanford History Project, accessed August 9, 2025, http://hanfordhistory.com/items/show/5189.