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Matzen, Herman N.,
Harsch Bronze & Foundry Company,
Religion -- Angel
Homage -- Haserot
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Cleveland
Gravestone
Sculpture
Haserot Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Matzen, Herman N., 1861-1938, sculptor.
Harsch Bronze & Foundry Company, founder.
Title:
Haserot Monument, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Angel of Death, (sculpture).
Dates:
1923. Copyrighted 1923. Dedicated 1924.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: red granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 65 in. x 101 in. x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 70 in. x 10 ft. x 33 in.
Inscription:
H.N. Matzen 1923/H.N. Matzen Fecit for Francis H. Haserot 1924 signed
Description:
A seated bronze angel is installed in the center of a red granite base. The base forms the seat beneath the angel and a curved back wall with a circular space cut out to accommodate the angel's wings. The angel extends her arms and rests them on the top of a bundle of sticks which she holds out in front of her. The angel is dressed in long robes and her wings are spread out behind her.
Subject:
Religion -- Angel
Homage -- Haserot
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Ohio -- Cleveland
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Lake View Cemetery Foundation, 12316 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Located Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Avenue, Section 9, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Remarks:
Francis H. Haserot commissioned the sculpture for his wife's grave. IAS files contain a related article from The Foundry (July 1, 1924): pg. 499-505 which describes in detail how the piece was cast.
References:
Campen, Richard N., "Outdoor Sculpture in Ohio," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, 1980, pg. 40.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Cleveland survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Campen, Richard N., "Outdoor Sculpture in Ohio," Chagrin Falls, Ohio: West Summit Press, 1980, pg. 40.
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 87830026
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Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum
Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
87830026
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