(Disciple With Body of Christ), (sculpture).

(Disciple With Body of Christ), (sculpture).

Granlund, Paul Theodore, 1925-2003, sculptor.

(Disciple With Body of Christ), (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: steel, painted.

Sculpture: approx. 25 x 18 x 15 in.; Base: approx. 27 x 25 x 15 in.

P. T. GRANLUND '59/1/3 signed

Abstract bronze full-length figures of Christ and a disciple. The disciple is leaning forward, knees bent, carrying the body of Christ which is stretched over his back. Christ's legs and arms hang down, his head hangs over the disciple's proper right shoulder. The sculpture stands on a square bronze self-base which rests on a painted steel base.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

Outdoor Sculpture -- Arizona -- Sun City

Church of the Palms United Church of Christ, 14808 Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, Arizona 85351

The sculpture was donated to the church around 1980 by Jane Bowen. The sculpture is located in the church's courtyard and is protected by a slatted canopy.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arizona survey, 1993.

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