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Unknown (Italian),
Maronick Construction,
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- New Testament
Outdoor Sculpture -- Montana -- Helena
Bench
Sculpture
Mary, (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown (Italian), sculptor.
Maronick Construction, contractor.
Title:
Mary, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Blessed Mary, (sculpture).
Dates:
Early 1960s.
Medium:
Statue: Italian marble; Base: Millbank mahogany granite, polished, and Montana travertine.
Dimensions:
Statue: approx. H. 8 ft.; Base: approx. 5 ft. 6 in. x 32 in. x 32 in.
Inscription:
(On brass plate on front of base:) In Thanksgiving To The Blessed Mary Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Maronick E.P. Maronick are Edward & Florence (On front of base:) HOLY MARY/MOTHER/OF GOD/PRAY/FOR US (On back of base:) MARY SEAT OF WISDOM PRAY FOR US (On side of base:) MOTHER/MOST/PURE/PRAY/FOR US (On other side of base:) MARY/QUEEN OF/THE CLERGY/PRAY FOR US unsigned
Description:
A figure of the Virgin Mary stands wearing a full cape over a full-length gown. Her head is covered with a scarf that reaches to cover the back of her neck and shoulders. She holds the child Jesus who wears a tunic and stretches out his arms to his sides. The statue is placed atop a base that is accompanied by a planter and a bench.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Mary
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Montana -- Helena
Bench
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Carroll College, 1601 North Benton, Helena, Montana 59601
Located Carroll College, Entrance plaza to O'Connell Hall, Helena, Montana
Remarks:
Father Hunthausen made arrangements for the purchase of the statue while he was in Rome for Vatican II. Maronick Construction was responsible for the erection of the statue and for its base.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Montana 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 MT000175
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MT000175
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