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Jennewein, C. Paul,
Briggs, Lucius,
Hirons, Frederic C.,
Allegory -- Civic
Allegory -- Civic
Figure male -- Nude
Figure female -- Full length
Object -- Weapon
Dress -- Accessory
Object -- Foliage
Exedra
Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Worcester
Sculpture
World War Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Jennewein, C. Paul, 1890-1978, sculptor.
Briggs, Lucius, 1852-1931, architect.
Hirons, Frederic C., architect.
Title:
World War Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
1933.
Medium:
Stone.
Inscription:
(Inscriptions located on semi-circular wall)
Description:
The memorial plaza is composed of several elements: lighted flagpole, semicircular wall with attached bench, and bas-relief figures of War and Peace. War is a nude male figure holding a sword and shield; Peace is a winged female figure holding an olive branch.
Subject:
Allegory -- Civic -- War
Allegory -- Civic -- Peace
Figure male -- Nude
Figure female -- Full length
Object -- Weapon -- Sword
Dress -- Accessory -- Shield
Object -- Foliage -- Olive Branch
Object Type:
Exedra
Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Worcester
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Worcester, Parks, Recreation, and Cemetery Department, 125 Green Hill Parkway, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Located Lincoln Square, Worcester, Massachusetts
Remarks:
Gift of the citizens of Worcester.
References:
Beall, Pamela E., "Artworks in Our Parks: An Inventory of Public Memorials," Worcester, MA: City of Worcester, 1986.
Illustration:
Beall, Pamela E., "Artworks in Our Parks: An Inventory of Public Memorials," Worcester, MA: City of Worcester, 1986, pg. 26, 27.
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 87630016
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Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum
Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
87630016
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