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Wagner, Amos,
Religion -- Angel
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- New Testament
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Williamsport
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
The Annunciation, (sculpture).
Artist:
Wagner, Amos, architect.
Title:
The Annunciation, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 5, 1887.
Medium:
Stone.
Dimensions:
Approx. H. 5 ft. x W. 12 ft.
Inscription:
(On panel below relief:) "Ave! gratia plena. Dominus tecum,/benedicta tu in mulieribus."/St. Lucas, I Cap.
Description:
Bas-relief scene depicting Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The angel is floating horizontally on the left. His arms are folded and he wears long flowing gowns. He looks up at Mary who seated on the right. Behind the angel are clouds; and behind his head is the sun, its rays radiating out towards Mary. Mary wears long robes and holds a book in her proper left hand. Her gaze is directed down towards the angel. She clasps her robes in front of her with her proper right hand. The sculpture is located in an arch above church entrance.
Subject:
Religion -- Angel -- St. Gabriel
Religion -- New Testament -- Mary
Religion -- New Testament -- Annunciation
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Williamsport
Relief
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Located Annunciation Church, 410 Walnut Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Remarks:
English translation of Latin inscription: "Hail! Full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women. St. Luke I Chapter." The church building was dedicated May 5, 1887.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.
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 PA001498
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Inventory of American Sculpture
PA001498
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