Epes Randolph
Burke created the water-base clay original of Randolph utilizing photographic images from the collection of the Arizona Historical Society Museum. To represent the railroad, train wheels and railroad ties are incorporated into the pedestal and adjacent design elements.
Art Form: Sculpture
Location: Central
Collection(s): City of Tucson
Funding: Department of Transportation
Artist(s): Nicholas L Burke
Nicholas L Burke, Epes Randolph, 2006.
Incorporating details of the railroad, such as train wheels and railroad ties, artist Nicholas L. Burke fabricated a bronze bust of magnate Epes Randolph atop an ornamental pedestal. Burke utilized photos of Randolph from Arizona Historical Society Museum to accurately depict his likeness.
Dimensions: 7' 2"h x 33"w x 22"d x 36"d
Address: East Camino Campestre and Randolph Way (Intersection of East Camino Campestre, Luna Linda, and Randolph Way)
