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Gerlach, David,
Tannenbaum, Robert,
Boyijian, David,
Ferguson, John D.,
Delta Group,
Homage -- Howard, John Eager
Figure group
History -- United States
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Baltimore
Sculpture
John Eager Howard Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Gerlach, David, sculptor.
Tannenbaum, Robert, architect.
Boyijian, David, assistant.
Ferguson, John D., 1939-2021, assistant.
Delta Group, landscape architect.
Title:
John Eager Howard Monument, (sculpture).
Dates:
1985. Dedicated July 1985.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: red brass; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. x 10 ft.; Base: approx. H. 30 in. x W. 6 ft. x Diam. 6 ft.
Inscription:
(On plaque on base:) JOHN EAGER HOWARD/(...transcription illegible) unsigned
Description:
Three stylized figures, two holding bayonets and the other with his proper right arm extended, pointing, originally holding something, now missing. The figures are in Revolutionary War uniforms with tri-corner hats, pocketbooks and canteens. The sculpture is mounted on a tapered base.
Subject:
Homage -- Howard, John Eager
Figure group
History -- United States -- Revolution
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maryland -- Baltimore
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Baltimore, Development Corporation, 36 South Charles Street, Suite 1600, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Located Howard Park, Howard Street & Centre Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Remarks:
The monument honors John Eager Howard, one of Maryland's Revolutionary War heroes. The sculpture was commissioned as part of the Market Center Redevelopment program and the park where the sculpture is sited was part of John Eager Howard's original estate.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1993.
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 MD000407
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MD000407
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