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Paulding, John,
American Bronze Company,
History -- United States
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military
Object -- Weapon
Dress -- Accessory
Dress -- Uniform
Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Elgin
Sculpture
World War I Soldier, (sculpture).
Artist:
Paulding, John, 1883-1935, sculptor.
American Bronze Company, founder.
Title:
World War I Soldier, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Over
the
Top
, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 1922.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: cast bronze; Base: granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. x 30 in. x 54 in.; Base: 48 x 44 x 44 in.
Inscription:
(copyright symbol) (Proper right side of the bottom of the base:) CAST BY AMERICAN ART BRONZE FOUNDRY/J. PAULDING SC CHICAGO (Plaque on front of base:) IN HONOR OF ALL/FROM ELGIN/WHO SERVED DURING THE/1914.WORLD WAR.1918/GIVEN BY THE CITIZENS OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS/MAY.1922 (Plaque on back of base:) ERECTED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE/CIVICS AND LEGISLATION DEPARTMENT/OF THE WOMENS CLUB signed Founder's mark appears.
Description:
Figure of a World War I soldier, walking
over
a stump with his proper left foot forward. He is wearing a helmet and holds a rifle in his proper left hand by his side. His proper right hand is in a fist held up above his head.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War I
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Object -- Weapon -- Gun
Dress -- Accessory -- Helmet
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Elgin
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Elgin, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois 60120
Located Davidson Park, Villa & Gifford, Elgin, Illinois 60120
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois survey, 1992.
SOS Assessment Award, 1999.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS IL000193
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
IL000193
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