St. Francis and the Turtle Doves, (sculpture).

St. Francis and the Turtle Doves, (sculpture).

Rosignoli, Porfirio, sculptor.

St. Francis and the Turtle Doves, (sculpture).

Saint Francis and the Turtle Doves, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: stone and aggregate concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. x 40 in. x 40 in.; Base: approx. 6 ft. x 48 in. x 48 in.

(Front of base:) SAINT FRANCIS/AND THE/TURTLE DOVES

St. Francis, wearing monastic robes, appears to be strolling in the garden. He holds a turtle dove in front of him in his proper left hand; while gesturing and looking downward a young boy to his proper right side. The boy, dressed in a short, belted garment, stands with his weight on his proper right leg. The boy holds a hat in his proper left hand; a turtle dove in his proper right hand, which is at his front, waist-high.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Francis

Animal -- Bird -- Pigeon

Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington

Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy Street, N.E., Rosary Portico garden, Washington, District of Columbia 20017

Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.," Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 339.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.," Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 339.

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