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Alexander Von Humboldt, (sculpture). Artist:  Gorling, Felix, sculptor. H. Gladenbeck & Sohn, founder. Title:  Alexander Von Humboldt, (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated October 16, 1892. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Figure: bronze; Base: granite. Dimensions:  Figure: approx. 10 x 4 x 4 ft.; Base: approx. H. 12 ft. W. 8 ft. Inscription:  A/1769/1859 (Front of base:) A. VON HUMBOLDT Description:  Portrait of Humboldt standing with his book, "Cosmos," under his proper right arm. There is a globe behind him and an iguana which symbolize his travels. Subject:  Portrait male -- Von Humboldt, Alexander -- Full length Occupation -- Other -- Explorer Occupation -- Science -- Scientist Ethnic -- German Object -- Written Matter -- Book Object -- Other -- Globe Animal -- Reptile -- Lizard Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Chicago Sculpture Owner:  Administered by Chicago Park District, Preservation Planning Division, 425 East McFetridge Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605 Located Humboldt Park, North Humboldt Boulevard, near the boat house, Chicago, Illinois Remarks:  Humboldt (1769-1856) was a German naturalist, scientist, and traveler who charted the temperatures of the Pacific Ocean current later named for him. In 1799, von Humboldt embarked on a five-year exploration of South America to study "all the forces of nature." His life work culminated in his five-volume opus "Comos," an examination of thephysical universe. The sculpture was cast in Europe and donated by Francis J. Dewes. The Chicago Park District Monument and Sculpture Preservation Files contain miscellaneous correspondence, and conservation treatment reports with photographic documentation. References:  Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985 Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 320. Riedy, James L., "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1981, pg. 192-193. National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, IL0068, 1989. Monumental News, Jan. 1913, pg. 26-29. Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois, Chicago survey, 1992. Illustration:  Image on file. Bach, Ira J., and Mary Lackritz Gray, "A Guide to Chicago's Public Sculpture," Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1983, pg. 320. 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 75004305   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 75004305 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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