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Palumbo, Vincent,
Carpenter, Jay,
Religion -- New Testament
Animal -- Sheep
Outdoor Sculpture -- Alabama -- Birmingham
Sculpture
The Boy Jesus, (sculpture).
Artist:
Palumbo, Vincent, sculptor.
Carpenter, Jay, sculptor.
Title:
The Boy Jesus, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Limestone.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 54 x 19 x 20 in.; Base: approx. 8 x 24 x 24 in.
Inscription:
(On base:) AND JESUS INCREASED IN WISDOM AND STATURE ST. LUKE DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD BY MR. & MRS. JACK MCSPADDEN IN HONOR OF THEIR CHILDREN ALICE, ELIZABETH AND JACK JR. AND THEIR CHILDREN AND ALL CHILDREN OF GOD'S CREATION. RELIGIOUS ARTS FESTIVAL 1991-1992 unsigned
Description:
Figure of Jesus as a boy of about twelve. The figure is standing in front of lamb whose head peeks around the figure's proper right. The figure's proper right hand rests on the lamb's head, while the proper left hand grasps the upper part of the proper right arm. The figure wears a small hat with decoration around the band, possibly a yarmulke. He also wears a knee-length skirt-like drape.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Animal -- Sheep
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Alabama -- Birmingham
Sculpture
Owner:
Independent and Presbyterian Church, Highland Avenue & 31st Street, South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Remarks:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Jack McSpadden.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama 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 AL000084
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Inventory of American Sculpture
AL000084
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