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Hurd, Nathaniel,
Larson, Jens,
Cambridge Cement Stone Company,
Emblem -- Seal
Figure group -- Male
Ethnic -- Indian
Architecture -- Education
Landscape -- New Hampshire
Allegory -- Religion
Allegory -- Quality
Landscape -- Tree
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Hanover
Architectural component
Relief
Sculpture
Dartmouth College Seal, (sculpture).
Artist:
Hurd, Nathaniel, designer. (copy after)
Larson, Jens, architect.
Cambridge Cement Stone Company, fabricator.
Title:
Dartmouth College Seal, (sculpture).
Dates:
1928. Dedicated June 16, 1928.
Medium:
Concrete.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 4 ft.
Description:
Bas-relief concrete seal of Dartmouth College affixed to the facade of a library building. The scene on the shield-shaped seal depicts a multi-storey building with cupola on the right. In front is a garden. Approaching the building on the left are several Native Americans. A pine tree stands on the far left and beams of light shine from the upper left corner. On each side of the shield of the seal is a male figure wearing medieval-style clothing. They represent Religion and Justice. Decorative oak leaf foliage encompasses the bottom of the seal, ending at the feet of each figure.
Subject:
Emblem -- Seal
Figure group -- Male
Ethnic -- Indian
Architecture -- Education -- Dartmouth College
Landscape -- New Hampshire -- Hanover
Allegory -- Religion
Allegory -- Quality -- Justice
Landscape -- Tree -- Pine Tree
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Hanover
Architectural component
Relief
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Dartmouth College, Hood Museum of Art, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
Located Dartmouth College, Baker Library, Hanover, New Hampshire
Remarks:
The original Dartmouth College Seal was designed by Nathaniel Hurd of Boston and adopted in 1773. Architect Jens Larson designed the bas-relief sculpture of the seal for the new library building. The library and seal were dedicated in 1927. Cost of the sculpture was $2,359. IAS files contain copy of related contract and architectural drawing.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.
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 NH000520
Copy/Holding information
Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum
Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
NH000520
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