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    		• Boyle, John J.,
     
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    		• Casey, Edward Pearce,
     
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    		• Merli, A.,
     
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    		• Nicolai, A.,
     
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    		• Williams, B. N.,
     
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    		• Williams, G. N.,
     
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    		• Payne, Irving W.,
     
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    		• Roman Bronze Works,
     
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    		• Portrait male -- Barry, John
     
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    		• Occupation -- Military
     
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    		• Dress -- Uniform
     
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    		• Figure female -- Full length
     
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    		• Allegory -- Other
     
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    		• Object -- Weapon
     
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    		• Animal -- Bird
     
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    		• Object -- Foliage
     
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    		• Relief
     
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    		• Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
     
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    		• Sculpture
     
     
    Commodore John Barry, (sculpture).
    Artist: 
    Boyle, John J., 1851/52-1917, sculptor.
    Casey, Edward Pearce, 1864-1940, architect.
    Merli, A., carver.
    Nicolai, A., carver.
    Williams, B. N., contractor.
    Williams, G. N., contractor.
    Payne, Irving W., landscape architect.
    Roman Bronze Works, founder.
    Title: 
    Commodore John Barry, (sculpture).
    Dates: 
    Commissione 1910. Modeled 1911-1912. Cast 1913. Installed March 26, 1914. Dedicated May 16, 1914.
    Digital Reference: 
    Image Image Image Image
    Medium: 
    Sculpture: bronze; Base: Knoxville pink marble; Base steps: pink granite.
    Dimensions: 
    Sculpture: approx. H. 6 ft.; Base: approx. H. 8 ft. D. 4 ft.
    Inscription: 
    (Base, south face:) J.J. Boyle (Base, front:) JOHN BARRY/COMMODORE UNITED STATES NAVY/BORN COUNTY WEXFOR IRELAND 1745/DIED IN PHILADELPHIA 1803 (Base, east face:) John J. Boyle/Sculptor/Edward P. Casey Architect signed
    Description: 
    Standing figure of Commodore Barry wearing his military uniform, a long cloak, and a three-cornered hat. He is taking a step forward with his proper left leg and holds back his cloak with his proper left hand. In his proper right hand he holds a scroll of papers and the handle of his sword, which is pointed vertically out in front of his proper left leg. The sculpture rests on a tall stepped base. On the front of the base is a standing allegorical female figure in high relief. She represents Victory and holds up a laurel branch in her proper right hand, and the rests her proper left hand on the handle of a sword. An eagle appears on her proper right side under her raised right arm. She wears a long robe that is tied at the waist and chest. A cape, pinned at her shoulders, swirls around behind her. Her long hair hangs down on her shoulders.
    Subject: 
    Portrait male -- Barry, John -- Full length
    Occupation -- Military -- Commodore
    Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
    Figure female -- Full length
    Allegory -- Other -- Triumph
    Object -- Weapon -- Sword
    Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
    Object -- Foliage -- Laurel
    Object Type: 
    Relief
    Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
    Sculpture
    Owner: 
    Administered by United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, District of Columbia
    Located Franklin Park, 14th between I & K Streets, N. W., Washington, District of Columbia
    Remarks: 
    John Barry (1745-1803) became captain of the Lexington on December 7, 1775 and a few months later became the first American naval officer to capture an enemy ship during the American Revolution. During 1776-1777, he joined the land forces and distinguished himself at the Battle of Trenton and Battle of Princeton. In 1780, as captain of the Alliance, he defeated two British men-of-war. Another victory was his in March 1780 when he defeated the British ship, Sybille. In 1794 he became Senior Captain of the Navy and later Commodore before retiring in 1801.
    Starting in 1903, the National Commodore John Barry Statue Association lobbied Congress for funding. Other groups providing support were the Irish War Veterans, the Navy League, and the Knights of Columbus. The sculpture cost 50,000 dollars and was authorized by Congress on June 8, 1906. A competition for sculptor open to those of Irish descent was held in 1908 and after much controversy, John Boyle was awarded the commission. The foundation for the memorial was installed in 1913 and the statue on March 26, 1914. B. A. and G. N. Williams were the contractors responsible for the stonework. A. Merli and A. Nicolai carved the figure of Victory.
    IAS files contain an excerpt from Jannelle Warren-Findley's August 1, 1985 report for the National Park Service entitled, "A Guide to Selected Statues, Monuments and Memorials," National Capital Parks - Central, National Park Service, Washington, D.C. which includes a brief maintenance history, a list of bibliographic sources, and notes to additional information found in National Park Service files. For related article see Washington Post, May 16, 1914 and May 17, 1914.
    References: 
    Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
    Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 280.
    Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.
    National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, DC0009, 1989.
    Monumental News, Jan. and April 1910; April 1914.
    Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
    Illustration: 
    Image on file.
    Monumental News, April 1914, pg. 249.
    Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, H-7.
    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 76009012
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