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The Penguins, The Golden Gateway Center Collection of Fine Art, Artist: Beniamino Bufano, Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition of 1939, San Francisco, California

On The Backside
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This "The penguins" sculpture was found on the backside of the Golden Gateway Center, surrounded by flowering plants, and facing the street.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:12:33 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2142
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The Sign
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The sign identifying this sculpture was posted on the base of the sculpture.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:12:54 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2143
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Two Baby Penguins
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Two baby penguins were nestled at the feet of the adult penguin.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:06 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2144
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Closer View
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A closer view of the two baby penguins. One baby had its beak rested on the head of the other.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:15 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2145
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Adult Beak
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A closer view of the adult penguin's beak. It was metal, while the rest of the statue was carved from granite.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:18 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2146
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The Other Side
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The other side of "The Penguins" sculpture with U.S. Mail delivery trucks parked behind it.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:33 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2147
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Back Of The Penguin
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A view from the back of "The Penguins" sculpture appeared to have streaks of water on it. But the shiny surface of the back was just reflecting the building behind it.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:13:52 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2149
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From Across The Street
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Another view of the sculpture was captured from across the street. People talking on the sidewalk next to the sculpture enabled one to judge the size of the sculpture.


The Penguins external link   •  The Golden Gateway Center external link Collection of Fine Art external link   •  Artist: Beniamino Bufano external link   •  Originally Made For: Treasure Island Golden Gate Exposition external link of 1939 external link   •  Nikon D300S Camera external link AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon Lens external link   •  (Date Photographed: 10:14:21 Friday 28 October 2022)   •  (Date Published: Tuesday 3 January 2023)   •  © 2023 Bryan Costales external link Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C22_2150
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