Pieta, (sculpture).

Pieta, (sculpture).

Mestrovic, Ivan, 1883-1962, sculptor.

Modern Art Foundry, founder.

Pieta, (sculpture).

ca. 1958. Dedicated 1980.

Sculpture: bronze; Base: bronze.

Sculpture: approx. 55 x 95 x 79 1/8 in.; Base: approx. 16 x 55 x 57 in.

"MODERN.ART.FDRY.N.Y." unsigned Founder's mark appears.

A stylized figure of the Virgin Mary, wearing a veil, holds the reclining body of the dead Christ on her lap.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion

State of Being -- Death -- Execution

State of Being -- Emotion -- Sorrow

Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Baton Rouge

Administered by City of Baton Rouge, Building Maintenance, Public Works, 444 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Located 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nearby plaque reads: "A GIFT TO THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE/FROM/KORNMEYER FURNITURE COMPANY/IN 1980, ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR".

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1996.

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