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Friedlander, Leo,
Fink, Heusel,
Tonelli, V.,
Ratti, Edward H.,
Del Frate, Oswaldo,
Religion -- New Testament
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Sculpture
Christ, (sculpture).
Artist:
Friedlander, Leo, 1888-1966, sculptor.
Fink, Heusel, architect.
Tonelli, V., carver.
Ratti, Edward H., 1904-1969, carver.
Del Frate, Oswaldo, carver.
Title:
Christ, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated April 1, 1960.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: Indiana limestone.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 16 ft.
Description:
Three-quarter round figure of Christ attached to the slightly curved wall of the chapel. He is dressed in long robes which are gathered at the waist. His proper left arm is raised and bent at the elbow. His proper left hand is open with the palm facing outward. His proper right arm is at his side with his hand slightly raised. His robes hang off of his proper right shoulder. His long hair is pulled back from his face and his head is facing downward. His bare feet rest on a small ledge which extends from the chapel wall just below the figure.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Sculpture
Owner:
Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia
Remarks:
The contract was signed with the sculptor in 1957, and the carving, which was done in situ, was completed in March of 1960. The cost of the sculpture was $35,000, the gift of Mr. Wilbur R. Leitch of Baltimore, Maryland.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 311.
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, H-32.
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 DC000131
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