Sep 292012
1100 Lake Merced Blvd.
Sunset District
Penguin’s Prayer
by Beniamino Bufano
Placed by
Lake Merced Neighborhood Organization
Bufano Society of the Arts
Dedicated December 4, 1976
This sculpture by prolific, and San Francisco darling, Benny Bufano was originally made for the Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition of 1939.
I think one would need to know context, as to why a penguin needed to make an appearance at the Golden Gate Exposition.
I like it!
So simple and yet truly fantastic!
I do love his sculptures! I recognize his style now even before I read who you say is the sculptor:)