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Sangernebo, Alexander,
Gaspari, Dante,
Rubush & Hunter,
Portrait male -- Columbus, Christopher
Occupation -- Other
Occupation -- Transportation
Ethnic -- Italian
Portrait male -- King Ferdinand
Portrait female -- Queen Isabella
Occupation -- Other
Ethnic -- Spanish
Animal -- Cattle
Emblem -- Coat of Arms
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Indiana Theater (Facade), (sculpture).
Artist:
Sangernebo
, Alexander,
1856-1930
,
sculptor
.
Gaspari, Dante, assistant.
Rubush & Hunter, architectural firm.
Title:
Indiana Theater (Facade), (sculpture).
Dates:
1927.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Terra cotta.
Dimensions:
Portrait reliefs: each approx. 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 ft.; Overall facade: approx. 64 x 44 x 2 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Highly ornamented terra cotta bas-relief building facade. The ornamentation around the central bay is in the Churrigueresque manner of Spanish Baroque architecture. At the top of the central arch is a diamond-shaped portrait medallion of Christopher Columbus. Near the top of the facade is a semi-circular niche topped with an ornamental concha. On either side is a round portrait medallion depicting King Ferdinand of Spain on the left; and Queen Isabella on the right. Above this is an entablature with royal griffins and swans and a crest with a shield and urn of pomegranates resting on a bull's head at the center.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Columbus, Christopher -- Bust
Occupation -- Other -- Explorer
Occupation -- Transportation -- Navigator
Ethnic -- Italian
Portrait male -- King Ferdinand -- Bust
Portrait female -- Queen Isabella -- Bust
Occupation -- Other -- Aristocrat
Ethnic -- Spanish
Animal -- Cattle
Emblem -- Coat of Arms
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 West Washington, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Remarks:
IAS files contain copy of excerpts from related National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana 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 IN001075
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Inventory of American Sculpture
IN001075
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