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    (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: 
    Image Image
    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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