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Sangernebo, Alexander,
Bohn & Vonnegut,
Mythology -- Classical
Religion -- Angel
Dress -- Accessory
Dress -- Historic
Object -- Written Matter
Object -- Other
Object -- Foliage
Dress -- Accessory
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Architectural component
Sculpture
(School 45 Entrance), (sculpture).
Artist:
Sangernebo, Alexander, 1856-1930, sculptor. (possibly by)
Bohn & Vonnegut, architectural firm.
Title:
(School 45 Entrance), (sculpture).
Other Titles:
William Watson Woollen School #45 Entrance, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Terra cotta.
Dimensions:
Bust: approx. 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 20 in.
Description:
A bust of Athena and two cartouches are placed on the facade of a school. Above the arched entrance is Athena, wearing a helmet and armor, emerging from palm branches. On each side of the bust are festoons ending in medallions with shields. Above the bust on each end of the entablature are two cartouches in high relief, each surmounted by the head and wings of a cherub. The right cartouche displays an open book, and the left cartouche a torch.
Subject:
Mythology -- Classical -- Athena
Religion -- Angel
Dress -- Accessory -- Helmet
Dress -- Historic -- Armor
Object -- Written Matter -- Book
Object -- Other -- Torch
Object -- Foliage -- Palm
Dress -- Accessory -- Shield
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Indiana Public Schools, 120 East Walnut, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Located William Watson Woolen School #45, 2315 North Park, West facade entrance, Indianapolis, Indiana
Remarks:
The sculpture is likely the work of Alexander Sangernebo. The school building was erected 1898-1900.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1992.
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 IN000883
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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