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George Tsutakawa, Seattle-born Fountain Artist

George Tsutakawa's Joshua Green Fountain> May 16th, 1966, State Library Photograph Collection, 1851-1990, Washington State Archives

George Tsutakawa (b.1910-d.1997) was a Seattle-born artist of the ‘Northwest School’ famous for his paintings and bronze metal sculptures. His signature abstract fountain work, such as the above Joshua Green Fountain, furnish public spaces throughout the US, Canada, and Japan. In the course of his lifetime, Tsutakawa produced 75 unique fountains.