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McMenamin,
Homage -- Hardon, R. S.
Homage -- Hardon, R. S., Mrs. (Annie Elizabeth)
Figure -- Child
State of Being -- Other
Architecture -- Boat
Emblem -- Cross
Object -- Other
Object -- Flower
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Russell Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
McMenamin, carver.
Title:
Russell Memorial, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: marble; Base: granite.
Inscription:
(On front, lower right corner:) McMEnamin (Front:) R. S. Hardon / Born in Wigton, Eng. 1825 / Deid March 10, 1893 / Erected by his loving wife / Charter member of / Excelsior Lodge No. 11 K of P. Sept. 11, 1869 / Odd Fellows Nelson Division Feb. 19, 1885 / Washington Division May 11, 1881 --(Left side:) Annie Elizabeth Hardon / Born Sept. 4, 1888 / Died Dec. 9, 1893 signed
Description:
The memorial features a sculpture depicting a baby asleep on a rocky ledge, a garland of flower held in its right hand. Above the baby there is an anchor entwined with rope, and a large cross entwined with a flower vine. The sculpture stands atop a rectangular granite base.
Subject:
Homage -- Hardon, R. S.
Homage -- Hardon, R. S., Mrs. (Annie Elizabeth)
Figure -- Child
State of Being -- Other -- Sleep
Architecture -- Boat -- Detail
Emblem -- Cross
Object -- Other -- Wreath
Object -- Flower
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road, N.W., Section I, Washington, District of Columbia 20011
Remarks:
The memorial marks the burial site of R. S. Hardon and Annie Elizabeth Hardon.
References:
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
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 78250080
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Inventory of American Sculpture
78250080
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