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Stuart, John,
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- New Testament
Emblem -- Heart
Object -- Other
Animal -- Reptile
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- North Walpole
Sculpture
(Mary and Christ), (sculpture).
Artist:
Stuart, John, contractor.
Title:
(Mary and Christ), (sculpture).
Dates:
ca. 1968.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: concrete, painted; Base: brick, concrete.
Dimensions:
2 units. Mary: approx. 6 ft. x 20 in. x 21 in.; Christ: approx. 6 ft. 2 in. x 64 in. x 1 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 11 ft. 4 in. x 64 in. x 70 in.
Description:
A tall brick wall with a stepped top acts as base and divider for two full-length concrete figures. On the street side of the base is a figure of Mary. She wears long robes and a head covering. Her hands are folded in front of her chest in prayer. Her eyes are downcast. She stands on a globe; her proper right foot is on the head of a serpent. The serpent has an apple in its mouth. On the opposite side of the base is a full-length figure of Christ. He wears a belted robe and cape. The sacred heart is visible on his chest. His arms are outspread. He has long hair, a beard and moustache. Each sculpture stands on a concrete topped brick pedestal which fronts the dividing wall on each side.
Subject:
Religion -- New Testament -- Mary
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Emblem -- Heart
Object -- Other -- Globe
Animal -- Reptile -- Snake
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- North Walpole
Sculpture
Owner:
St. Peter's Church, 38 Church Street, North Walpole, New Hampshire 03609
Remarks:
Title supplied by Inventory cataloger.
The sculpture was given by the Aumand family, local parishioners of the church. The brick base was designed and built by John Stuart.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1996.
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 NH000414
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NH000414
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