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Saint Cyril and Methodius, (sculpture). Artist:  Marion Marble and Granite Works, fabricator. Title:  Saint Cyril and Methodius, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Sept. 14, 1914. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculptures: white marble. Dimensions:  2 sculptures. Each sculpture: approx. 31 x 19 x 6 in.; Each base: approx. 5 x 30 x 2 3/4 in. Inscription:  (On plaque on front left of base:) Built and currated by/Marion Granite Works/Marion Ks. unsigned Description:  St. Cyril and St. Methodius are mounted on the front facade of a church about five feet above the ground. Each saint is bearded and dressed in a full-length robe. They each hold a staff topped by a cross in their proper right hand. Saint Cyril holds the top of a tablet-like object with his proper left hand. Flames rise up from the ground around the base of the object. Hooded Saint Methodius holds a book in his proper left hand. Subject:  Religion -- Saint -- St. Cyril Religion -- Saint -- St. Methodius Dress -- Accessory -- Cane Emblem -- Cross Object -- Written Matter -- Book Allegory -- Element -- Fire Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Pilsen Architectural component Sculpture Owner:  St. John Nepomucene Church, Front facade, Pilsen, Kansas Remarks:  IAS files contain article discussing the history of St. John Nepomucene Church, which was built for $30,000 and dedicated Sept. 14, 1914. Saints Methodius and Cyril brought the Catholic faith to Bohemia in 876 A.D. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1995. 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 KS000632   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture KS000632 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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