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Matthews,
Animal -- Bird
Religion -- New Testament
Outdoor Sculpture -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Sculpture
(Emory Eagle), (sculpture).
Artist:
Matthews, sculptor.
Title:
(Emory Eagle), (sculpture).
Dates:
1991. Copyrighted 1991. Dedicated 1993 (?).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 4 x 4 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 5 x 4 x 4 ft.
Inscription:
(On proper left lower edge of sculpture, stamped letters:) Matthews (copyright symbol)/1991 (Plaque on front of base:) IN TRIBUTE TO THE GENEROSITY OF/SIMS GARRETT, JR./AND THE MINISTRIES OF THE/SIMS GARRETT SCHOLARS./(Biblical quote from Romans 10:13-15 follows)/1993 signed
Description:
An eagle with open beak and wings spread perches on a branch. The sculpture is mounted upon a square base with a plaque on the front.
Subject:
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Religion -- New Testament -- Romans
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Georgia -- Atlanta
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Bishop's Hall, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Located Emory University, Courtyard in front of Cannon Chapel, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Remarks:
Sculpture is in tribute to Sims Garrett, Jr., and the Ministries of the Sims Garrett Scholars. IAS files contain full transcription of plaque on base.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia, Atlanta 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 GA000289
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
GA000289
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