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Rohl-Smith, Carl,
Ketcham, Harriet A.,
American Bronze Company,
Charles H. More & Company,
Schricker & Rodler,
History -- United States
Figure group
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Equestrian
Dress -- Historic
Allegory -- Other
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences
Allegory -- Place
Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Des Moines
Sculpture
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Rohl-Smith, Carl, 1848-1900, sculptor.
Ketcham, Harriet A., designer.
American Bronze
Company
, founder.
Charles
H
.
More
&
Company
,
contractor
.
Schricker & Rodler,
contractor
.
Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Iowa Soldiers and Sailors Monument, (sculpture).
Dates:
1890-1896. Dedicated June 7, 1945.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture and reliefs: bronze; Column: Barre granite; Base: Barre granite.
Dimensions:
Overall: approx. 135 ft. x 25 ft. 6 in. x 44 ft. 4 in.; Base: approx. 4 ft. 6 in. x 60 ft. 5 in. x 60 ft. 5 in.
Inscription:
(Inscriptions appear on a plaque and are incised throughout the work)
Description:
The monument consists of a column topped with an allegorical bronze female figure representing "Victory." The column rests on a square base featuring four equestrian military figures, four standing military figures, two allegorical sculptures, two reliefs, and medallions. The four equestrian figures are located at the foot of the column, one figure on each corner of the base. On the next level down, four military figures stand, one on each corner of the base. Between the standing military figures, two allegorical sculptures representing "Iowa" and "History," and two reliefs adorn opposite sides of the base. The sides of the base also feature small pediments adorned with four large medallions and rows of smaller medallions. The military figures include an artilleryman, cavalryman, marine, and infantryman.
Subject:
History -- United States -- Civil War
Figure group
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Equestrian
Dress -- Historic -- Classical Dress
Allegory -- Other -- Triumph
Allegory -- Arts & Sciences -- History
Allegory -- Place -- Iowa
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Des Moines
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by State of Iowa, Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Located Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Remarks:
The bronze figures and reliefs were executed in 1890-1892 after designs by Harriet Ketcham of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The whole work was completed in 1896. It was funded by the State of Iowa mostly with refunds received from the federal government. The cost was $155,000. IAS files include a related article from the Des Moines Register, July 22, 1962 and the text of the inscriptions. For additional information see: "Hand Book for Iowa Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument," c. 1897, reprinted 1994.
References:
National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, IA5034, 1989.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1995.
Monumental News, Jan., March, Sept., Nov. 1894; March 1895; Sept. 1895, Feb. 1897, May 1897.
SOS Achievement Award, 1997.
Illustration:
Monumental News, Jan. 1894, pg. 21.
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 IA000258
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