Peace, (sculpture).

Peace, (sculpture).

Davidson, Robert William, 1904- , sculptor.

Peace, (sculpture).

Approx. 8 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. x 4 in.

(Lower right of panel:) R.DAVIDSON 1929 signed

A standing figure of youth holding a book on his proper left. On his proper right is a flight of stairs and two broken columns on his proper right. The stairs represent the future and the columns represent the past. There are four standing figures behind him. Literature is writing on a scroll with a pen, Drama is holding masks of comedy and tragedy, Music is playing a primitive stringed instrument and Art is holding a brush and a palette.

Allegory -- Civic -- Peace

Allegory -- Life

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Literature

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Drama

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Music

Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- Art

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis

Administered by Indianapolis Public Schools, 120 East Walnut, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Located Shortridge High School, West side, Indianapolis, Indiana

For related articles see: Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, IN), Sept. 28, 1928, pg. 10 c. 2.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1992.

Companion to: IN000119.

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