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Miller and Luce,
Homage -- Krafft, George S.
Figure male -- Full length
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Krafft Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Miller and Luce, fabricator.
Title:
Krafft Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
ca. 1888.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Granite and marble.
Inscription:
Miller and Luce / West Quincy, Massachusetts (On front of base:) George S. Krafft / Born OCt. 2, 1822 / Died Jan. 24, 1887 - Sarah Krafft / Helen S. Krafft / (On right side of base:) Clifford M. Krafft / Born May 23, 1887 / Died June 20, 1888 / Mary V. Krafft / Clarence O. Krafft / Anne F. Krafft (On left side of base:) May E. Krafft / George S. Krafft, Jr. signed
Description:
The memorial features a draped male figure striding forward with his right arm extended, his raised left hand holding an open book at his waist, and his held tilted slightly toward the sky. The sculpture is installed atop a square base that is adorned on each side with semicircular niches containing decorative floral relief carvings.
Subject:
Homage -- Krafft, George S.
Figure male -- Full length
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Oak Hill Cemetery, 3001 R Street, N.W., Lot 292 East, Washington, District of Columbia 20007
Remarks:
The memorial marks the burial site of George S. Krafft and his family members. The lot was purchased by George S. Krafft on July 23, 1879.
References:
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
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 78250044
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