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Hopfensperger, James,
Unknown (Clarkston, Michigan),
Hopfensperger Stained Glass & Sculpture Studio,
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- New Testament
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Gaylord
Sculpture
St. Mary and Jesus, (sculpture).
Artist:
Hopfensperger, James, designer.
Unknown (Clarkston, Michigan), founder.
Hopfensperger Stained Glass & Sculpture Studio, design firm.
Title:
St. Mary and Jesus, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Saint Mary and Jesus, (sculpture).
Dates:
1992. Dedicated August 30, 1992.
Medium:
Sculpture: cast bronze, with black patina; Self-base: cast bronze, with black patina; Foundation: cement.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 5 ft. 7 in. x 24 in. x 22 in.; Self-base: approx. H. 5 in. x Diam. 2 ft.
Inscription:
Hop/92 (Plaque on foundation:) In Memory of/Monsignor Francis T. Kaminski/(1900-1989)/A Gift By his Friends/Mary, Mother of God, Pray For Us signed
Description:
Mary is fully draped, with a cape covering her hair, and holds up baby Jesus in swaddling clothes before her with both hands. Baby Jesus faces her with arms outstretched. The sculpture has a circular self-base and is mounted atop a square slab foundation with a plaque on the front.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Mary
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Gaylord
Sculpture
Owner:
St. Mary Cathedral, 606 North Ohio, North main entrance, Gaylord, Michigan 49735
Remarks:
Financed by private donations in memory of Monsignor Francis T. Kaminski, 1900-1989. People are encouraged to touch the sculpture. According to the artist, touching it will enhance the patina. IAS files contain related church bulletin.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan 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 MI000258
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MI000258
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