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Barry Robert Rowe (1941–1985), who was born in Bozeman
and grew up in Great Falls, was the architect who designed
the Justice/State Library building. Following his death
at an early age, the architect’s uncle, Charles Rowe,
executed this painting as a memorial to his nephew. In
describing The Source, Charles Rowe wrote: “Classical
symbolism is used to convey the human spirit. A rose inside
a scallop shell high amidst the clouds symbolizes love,
life and birth. Water flows around the rose cascading to
the seascape below representing our own life’s transition.
Intersecting rainbows denote hope. The artist uses ladders
to indicate life’s journey while eagle feathers welcome
both the challenge and the celebration of the ascension.”
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The Source |
Artist: |
Charles Rowe
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Medium: |
Oil on canvas |
Date: |
1998 |
Dimensions: |
approx. 192” x 84” |
Location: |
Justice/State Library Building, 2nd – 3rd
floor lobby, north wall |
MHS Number: |
X1998.03.01 |
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