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Melle,
Religion -- New Testament
Emblem -- Cross
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Sculpture
John the Baptist, (sculpture).
Artist:
Melle, sculptor. (possibly by)
Title:
John the Baptist, (sculpture).
Dates:
1960.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Figure: marble; Base: marble.
Dimensions:
Figure: approx. 6 x 2 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 4 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft.
Inscription:
MELLE CARRARA signed
Description:
John the Baptist stands wearing an animal skin. He holds a large, wooden cross with his proper left hand and gestures with his proper right hand. His legs are bare.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- John the Baptist
Emblem -- Cross
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Sculpture
Owner:
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
Remarks:
For a related article see: Indianapolis Star (IN), Jan. 10, 1960, sec. 2, pg. 1.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana 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 IN000359
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