On piers flanking the entry to his 1898 architectural studio in Oak Park, Illinois, Frank Lloyd Wright envisioned two sculptures of a solid, crouching figure of a man. He turned to sculptor Richard Bock, with whom he frequently collaborated. Wright and Bock felt the sculpture symbolized the struggle of the oppressed and shackled soul to break its bonds and find self-expression.
Cast in plaster and tinted to resemble red granite, the original sculptures disintegrated over the years and were recreated by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust as part of its award-winning restoration of the building.
This most recent adaption of the "Boulder" by Nichols Bros. Stoneworks Ltd., is produced using modern technology and materials making it impervious to the elements and enabling this important sculpture to be viewed and enjoyed for years to come.
Specs
| Weight | 18 lbs |
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Width | 5.5 in |
| Height | 7.5 in |