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Rapoport, Nathan,
Gaxpari, James,
Brunswick, N.,
Tallix,
History -- Europe
History -- United States
Ethnic -- Hebrew
Figure group -- Male
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Emblem -- Star of David
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Jersey City
Sculpture
Liberation, (sculpture).
Artist:
Rapoport, Nathan, 1911-1987, sculptor.
Gaxpari, James, architect.
Brunswick, N., architect.
Tallix, founder.
Title:
Liberation, (sculpture).
Dates:
Copyrighted 1984. Dedicated May 30, 1985.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: possibly granite or marble.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 18 x 6 x 5 ft.; Base: approx. 7 ft. x 9 ft. x 7 ft. 6 in.
Inscription:
(On back of plinth, incised letters:) (copyright symbol) 1984 Natan (sic) J. Rapoport/(founder's mark) TALLIX/PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (On front of base:) DEDICATED TO AMERICA'S ROLE OF PRESERVING FREEDOM AND RESCUING THE OPPRESSED,/THIS MONUMENT, BY NATAN RAPOPORT OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER CARRYING A WORLD WAR/CONCENTRATION CAMP SURVIVOR WAS GIFTED TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY/THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL./MAY 30, 1985/LIBERTY PARK MONUMENT COMMITTEE signed Founder's mark appears.
Description:
The sculpture depicts an American soldier carrying a male World War II Jewish concentration camp survivor over his proper left arm. The survivor has his proper right arm around the soldier's neck, his proper left arm and legs hang limply, his head hangs back. He wears a torn jacket with the Star of David on it, and the jacket is unbuttoned exposing the man's emaciated body. The jacket sleeve on his proper left arm is pulled up slightly, revealing a tattooed serial number. He is barefoot and his proper left pant leg is torn at the knee. The soldier is in battle fatigues, wearing a helmet and boots. The sculpture has a brown-green patina and is mounted on a rectangular base.
Subject:
History -- Europe -- Holocaust
History -- United States -- World War II
Ethnic -- Hebrew
Figure group -- Male
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Emblem -- Star of David
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Jersey City
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, 501 East State Street, P. O. Box 404, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Administered by Liberty Park Monument Committee, Jersey City, New Jersey
Located Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey
Remarks:
A nearby plaque reads: "LIBERATION"/NATAN RAPOPORT/SCULPTOR/GOVERNOR THOMAS H. KEAN/HONORARY CHAIRMAN/SENATOR BILL BRADLEY/SENATOR FRANK R. LAUTENBERG/HONORARY CO-CHAIRMEN/LUNA KAUFMAN/DAVID KOTOK/CO-CHAIRMEN/MARTIN S. BARBER/TREASURER/NOREEN G. BODMAN/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MAY 30, 1985. The sculpture is dedicated to the role of the United States in preserving freedom and rescuing the oppressed. The sculpture was funded through donations. People climb on the monument. For related information see the Jersey City Library's vertical files.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1994.
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 NJ000359
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