Family, (sculpture).

Family, (sculpture).

Marantz, Irving, 1912-1972, sculptor.

Family, (sculpture).

Dedicated May 26, 1968.

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Sculpture: bronze.

Sculpture: approx. H. 8 ft. x L. 10 ft.; Base: approx. H. 18 in. (1 ton).

(On plaque on right top of base, raised lettering:) THIS IS A DESIGN OF MY FAITH IN/THE FAMILY OF MAN; A TRIUMPHANT,/INTERTWINED FAMILY. IT RECALLS THE/TEXTURE OF OLD WALLS, OF SOLOMON'S/TEMPLE, OF ARKS ENCLOSING TORAHS/AND OF THE ENDURANCE OF THE/JEWISH PEOPLE.....IRVING MARANTZ/MAY 28, 1968

An abstract sculpture consisting of block-like forms depicting an intertwined family. Jewish symbols are woven into the sculpture design. The sculpture rests on a short, rectangular block base.

Figure group -- Family

Ethnic -- Hebrew

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Bayonne

Bayonne Jewish Community Center, 1050 Kennedy Boulevard, Against front wall of building, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002

Funds for the sculpture were raised by the Arts Associates, part of the Fine Arts program at The Bayonne Jewish Community Center. IAS files contain a photocopy of the cover page of the dedication brochure; and related articles from The Bayonne Times, May 23, 1968 and May 27, 1968, pg. 1-2.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.

The Bayonne Times, May 27, 1968, pg. 1.

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