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F. H. Wilhelm Construction,
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- Angel
Object -- Other
Object -- Flower
Object -- Other
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Architectural component
Relief
Sculpture
Our Lady of Lourdes, (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown, sculptor.
F. H. Wilhelm Construction, contractor.
Title:
Our Lady of Lourdes, (sculpture).
Medium:
Limestone.
Dimensions:
Approx. 9 ft. x 107 in. x 3 in.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
A relief of the Virgin Mary flanked by two angels. She is seen hovering just above ground, surrounded by radiating beams, is veiled and robed. She holds a rosary at waist level. Below her are five blooming flowers. She is flanked by two kneeling angels who face towards her in profile. The angels are nearly identical and have large wings and each holds a large candle upraised. The relief is located in a gothic, arched tympanum above the church entrance.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Mary
Religion -- Angel
Object -- Other -- Rosary
Object -- Flower
Object -- Other -- Candlestick
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Architectural component
Relief
Sculpture
Owner:
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 East Washington Street, Above entrance, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
Remarks:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church was built in 1941, and dedicated in 1942. F. H. Wilhelm Construction was the contractor for the church.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.
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 IN000531
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Inventory of American Sculpture
IN000531
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