Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, (sculpture).

Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, (sculpture).

Sculpture: rose quartz; Grotto: sandstone.

Overall: approx. H. 15 ft.; Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. 11 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.; Altar: approx. 3 ft. 3 in. x 8 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 3 in.

(On front of altar:) AVE (On right side of base:) SHRINE OF/OUR LADY OF GRACE/A.D. 1953 unsigned

A shrine featuring a standing figure of Mary dressed in a robe and veil with a halo around her head. Her hands reach downward and outward at her sides. The sculpture is mounted upon a short base set on an altar inside a large grotto topped by a cross. The sculpture is flanked by three tall candlesticks and a flower urn rests on the altar in front of the sculpture.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Emblem -- Cross

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Lanesville

Administered by St. Mary's Church, P. O. Box 144, Lanesville, Indiana 47136

Located St. Mary's Church, 2500 St. Mary's Drive, Lanesville, Indiana

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1994.

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