The Young Saint Francis, (sculpture).

The Young Saint Francis, (sculpture).

Butcher, Madeline, sculptor.

Sculpture House, founder.

The Young Saint Francis, (sculpture).

Cast 1986. Copyrighted 1986.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: tree stump.

Sculpture: approx. 23 x 19 x 26 in.

Seated sculpture of a young St. Francis on a tree stump. He sits cross-legged with his proper left leg drawn up and his proper left hand hooked around that knee, his proper right hand rests on his proper right knee. He is bare-foot and wears a long robe. His head is tilted slightly upward.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Francis

Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Administered by University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Curator, 100 College Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Located University of Pennsylvania, Morris Arboretum, 9414 Meadowbrook Avenue, Butcher Sculpture Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia survey, 1993.

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