(Mary, the Blessed Mother), (sculpture).

(Mary, the Blessed Mother), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(Mary, the Blessed Mother), (sculpture).

Installed ca. 1950-1956.

Sculpture: marble; Base: granite.

Sculpture: approx. 6 x 2 x 1 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. 7 in.

(On front of base:) RECONNAISSANT HOMMAGE/DE LA FAMILLE/ALEX ANDRECHAGNON unsigned

Full-length figure of Mary. She wears long robes, a cape and shawl. She stands barefoot on the head of a snake encircling a globe. The snake has a small fruit in its mouth. Mary's eyes are downcast and her arms slightly outspread; the palms of her hands face outward. The marble sculpture stands on a granite base.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Manchester

Administered by Notre Dame College, 2321 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

Located Notre Dame College, Behind Administration building, Manchester, New Hampshire

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

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