St. Thomas Aquinas, (sculpture).

St. Thomas Aquinas, (sculpture).

Bednar, John J., sculptor.

St. Thomas Aquinas, (sculpture).

Approx. 6 x 1 x 1 ft.

Full-length figure of St. Thomas Aquinas. He is robed and has a bald head with a halo. He holds an open book to his chest. The limestone figure stands in a low niche on the side of a building.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Thomas

Object -- Written Matter -- Book

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Notre Dame

Architectural component

Administered by University of Notre Dame, Facilities Operations, 100 Maintenance Center, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556

Located University of Notre Dame, Alumni Hall, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556

The building was constructed in 1931, but the sculpture was not added until the early 1940s. IAS files contain copy of related artist's correspondence.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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