Sacred Heart of Jesus, (sculpture).

Sacred Heart of Jesus, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, (sculpture).

Sculpture: marble; Base: marble.

Sculpture: approx. 45 x 23 x 23 in.; Base: approx 70 x 60 x 24 in.

(On top step of base, incised lettering:) Dedicated to the memory/of the Donor of this/cemetery (On middle step of base, incised lettering:) Louis (...transcription illegible) unsigned

A standing figure of Christ with arms outstretched and palms forward. A large cross appears directly behind him. He wears a robe, clinging drapery that is clasped at the neck, and a symbol of a heart at his chest. The sculpture is mounted atop an inscribed, three-stepped, octagonal base that is backed by a short, curving wall.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Emblem -- Cross

Emblem -- Heart

Outdoor Sculpture -- Texas -- Texarkana

Administered by Sacred Heart Church, 4505 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana, Texas 75503

Located Holy Cross Cemetery, McCartney Boulevard entrance, Texarkana, Texas

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Texas survey, 1993.

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