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Quinn, Mary,
Arch Bronze Foundry,
Shriver and Holland Associates,
Portrait male -- Wesley, John
Occupation -- Religion
Religion -- Methodist
Object -- Written Matter
Outdoor Sculpture -- Virginia -- Norfolk
Sculpture
John Wesley: Father of Methodism, (sculpture).
Artist:
Quinn, Mary, sculptor.
Arch Bronze Foundry, founder.
Shriver and Holland Associates, architectural firm.
Title:
John Wesley: Father of Methodism, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Sept. 28, 1995.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: marble.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 6 x 3 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 2 x 3 x 3 ft. (600 lbs.).
Inscription:
(Etched on front of base:) JOHN WESLEY/FATHER OF METHODISM/1703-1791/Preacher, Scholar, Teacher of the Faith (On base:) "The best of all is,/God is with us." unsigned
Description:
Full-length life-size portrait of John Wesley. He wears period "clerical-day" dress including a long vest and overcoat. In his proper left hand he holds a Bible. His proper right hand is raised to shoulder level as if in greeting. The bronze sculpture stands on a marble base.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Wesley, John -- Full length
Occupation -- Religion -- Clergy
Religion -- Methodist
Object -- Written Matter -- Book
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Virginia -- Norfolk
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Virginia Wesleyan College, Board of Directors, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Located Virginia Wesleyan College, Boyd Dining Center Plaza, Norfolk, Virginia
Remarks:
The sculpture was commissioned by Robert Boyd, a board member at the college.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
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 VA000540
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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