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Flood Control by Karl Lang
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Flood Control
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Flood Control

Artist
Year1942
Classification sculpture
Medium limestone
Dimensions8 x 19 ft. (96 x 228 in.)
Credits Commissioned through the Section of Fine Arts, 1934 - 1943
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • Cloud with rain above three men, first of which is naked to waist and extends left arm toward sky and holds map with right gloved hand; second man holds compass in left hand across map and rests right arm on dam; third man naked to waist holds dam with right and left arms and wears trousers rolled up above knees, standing in water that is flowing between dam and across his knees.