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Bourdelle, Pierre,
Homage -- Conolly, Richard Lansing
Homage -- Conolly, Richard Lansing, Mrs.
Occupation -- Military
Animal -- Bird
Architecture -- Boat
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Old Brookville
Sculpture
Conolly Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Bourdelle, Pierre, 1903-1966, sculptor.
Title:
Conolly Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Dec. 16, 1962.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Pedestal: white marble.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 20 x 23 x 15 in.; Pedestal: approx. H. 37 in. x Diam. 25 in.
Inscription:
(On leg of eagle, incised lettering:) P. Bourdelle (On cast bronze plaque on pedestal, raised lettering:) MEMORIAL/TO/ADMIRAL & MRS./ RICHARD LANSING CONOLLY/FROM THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL/OF/C. W. POST COLLEGE/DECEMBER 16, 1962 signed
Description:
An eagle standing carrying a sailing vessel on its head and back. A large astrological sphere was once on top of the sculpture. The sculpture is mounted on a circular pedestal, on top of a foundation.
Subject:
Homage -- Conolly, Richard Lansing
Homage -- Conolly, Richard Lansing, Mrs.
Occupation -- Military -- Admiral
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Architecture -- Boat -- Sailing Ship
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Old Brookville
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by C. W. Post College, Administration, Old Brookville Route 25A, Old Brookville, New York
Located C. W. Post College, West Drive, in traffic circle, Old Brookville, New York
Remarks:
The memorial is in memory of Admiral and Mrs. Richard Lansing Conolly, from the Executive Council of C. W. Post College. For additional reading see the college newspaper: Post Pioneer, Jan. 11, 1963.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York 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 NY000469
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NY000469
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