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Finelli, Joseph Emilio,
Luppino, Carmelo,
Luppino & Neri Landscaping and Masonry,
Portrait male -- Columbus, Christopher
Occupation -- Other
Occupation -- Transportation
Ethnic -- Italian
Object -- Written Matter
Sculpture
Christopher Columbus, (sculpture).
Artist:
Finelli, Joseph Emilio, sculptor.
Luppino, Carmelo, contractor.
Luppino & Neri Landscaping and Masonry, contractor.
Title:
Christopher Columbus, (sculpture).
Dates:
1992. Dedicated Oct. 11, 1992.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 65 in.; Base: approx. H. 90 in.
Inscription:
(On plaque on plinth, front:) JOSEPH A. (sic) FINELLI (On plaque on base, front:) CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS/1492-1992/WE, THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, INC./AND CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS/PRESENT THIS MONUMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF MOUNT KISCO, IN/OBSERVANCE OF THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS' DISCOVERY OF/THE NEW WORLD. THE MONUMENT HAS BEEN ERECTED TO SYMBOLIZE/THAT AS AMERICANS, WE ARE AN IMMIGRANT SOCIETY. (Lists of sponsors and major contributors follow) unsigned
Description:
Full-length figure of Christopher Columbus stands on a rough-hewn base. The figure wears a long vest and knee-length trousers. His shirt bears a coat of arms and he holds a partially unscrolled map in his hands.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Columbus, Christopher -- Full length
Occupation -- Other -- Explorer
Occupation -- Transportation -- Navigator
Ethnic -- Italian
Object -- Written Matter -- Map
Object Type:
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Village of Mount Kisco, Mount Kisco, New York
Located Village Hall Park, Intersection of Routes 117 & 113, adjacent to public libary, Mount Kisco, New York
Remarks:
Gift of the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester County, State of New York. IAS files contain excerpts from "Columbus," a commemorative journal published by the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester, Inc.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York 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 NY001867
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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