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The Beckoning is a sculpture by Albert Paley at National Harbor, Maryland, installed in March 2008. The artist lists it as formed and fabricated polychromed steel, 85 feet high, 33 feet wide and 33 feet deep.
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The Beckoning
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Approximate location · 38.784° N, 77.016° W
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Free, publicly visible outdoor artwork at the entry to the National Harbor development, part of the resort's outdoor art collection (text-based Guide by Cell tour).
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