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Ell, Adolph, Jr.,
Russo, Lawrence,
Anthracite Foundry,
Religion -- New Testament
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Wilkes Barre
Architectural component
Sculpture
Christ the King, (sculpture).
Artist:
Ell, Adolph, Jr., designer.
Russo, Lawrence, sculptor.
Anthracite Foundry, founder.
Title:
Christ the King, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Oct. 28, 1956.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Cast aluminum on a steel frame.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 24 ft. x W. 19 ft.; Base: approx. H. 3 ft. (2 tons).
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
A huge figure of Christ with his arms extended is installed atop the roof of the Administration Building.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Wilkes Barre
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by King's College, Administration, North River Street, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18618
Located King's College, Administration Building roof, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18618
Remarks:
Lawrence Russo was awarded the contract to execute the sculpture based on a design by King's College art instructor, Adolph Ell, Jr. The sculpture was cast in sections which were welded to a steel frame constructed on the rooftop. IAS files contain a newspaper article from the Cherry Blossom Times, April 30-May 9, 1976, pg. 4.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Cherry Blossom Times, April 30-May 9, 1976, pg. 4.
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 PA001921
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Inventory of American Sculpture
PA001921
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