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Bass, Jim,
Bass Studio,
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure male -- Full length
Allegory -- Religion
Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Topeka
Sculpture
Forgiven Man, (sculpture).
Artist:
Bass
, Jim,
1933-
,
sculptor
.
Bass
Studio, founder.
Title:
Forgiven Man, (sculpture).
Dates:
1985. Dedicated June 15, 1986.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Figure: silicon bronze with green patina; Base: exposed aggregate.
Dimensions:
Figure: approx. 7 ft. x 40 in. x 16 in.; Base: approx. H. 10 in. x Diam. 49 in.
Inscription:
(On back right leg:)
BASS
1985 signed
Description:
Abstract male figure.
Subject:
Abstract -- Geometric
Figure male -- Full length
Allegory -- Religion -- Salvation
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Topeka
Sculpture
Owner:
First Congregational Church, 1700 Collins, Topeka, Kansas 66604
Remarks:
The artist intended his figure to be universal in nature and represent the qualities of respect for self, acceptance of others, perseverance in purpose, strength in adversity, and gentleness of character. Nearby plaque reads: FORGIVEN MAN/BY/JIM
BASS
/METTNOR COURTYARD/DEDICATED TO JOHN AND HELEN METTNOR/WHO THROUGH THEIR PERSISTENCE AND FAITH INSPIRED/THE IDEA FOR THIS SPACE AND SCULPTURE/JUNE 15, 1986. For related information see: "Topeka: Its Public Art," Topeka Public Library, no. 32, 1987.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1994.
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 KS000097
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