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Iannelli, Alfonso,
Religion -- Saint
Occupation -- Religion
Object -- Other
Object -- Musical Instrument
Emblem -- Cross
Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Kansas City
Sculpture
St. Francis Xavier, (sculpture).
Artist:
Iannelli, Alfonso, 1888-1965, sculptor.
Title:
St. Francis Xavier, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
Saint Francis Xavier, (sculpture).
Dates:
Installed May 1950. Dedicated July 4, 1950.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Stone.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 18 ft.
Inscription:
unsigned
Description:
Abstract standing figure of St. Francis Xavier; features of body and clothing emerge rough-hewn from rectangular blocks of stone. Attributes include rosary and missionary's bell held in proper left hand, and crucifix held in proper right hand. Hands and arms are held close to sides; face is solemn.
Subject:
Religion -- Saint -- St. Francis
Occupation -- Religion -- Missionary
Object -- Other -- Rosary
Object -- Musical Instrument -- Bell
Emblem -- Cross
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Kansas City
Sculpture
Owner:
St. Francis Xavier Church, 1001 East 52nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Remarks:
Sculpture was installed in front of church in May 1950; building dedication took place on July 4, 1950. IAS files contain copy of church's dedication booklet and related church history from an unidentified source.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri, Kansas City survey, 1994.
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 MO000089
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Inventory of American Sculpture
MO000089
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