St. Michael, (sculpture).

St. Michael, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

St. Michael, (sculpture).

Saint Michael, (sculpture).

Sculpture: concrete and stone.

Sculpture: approx. 12 x 4 x 2 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 3 1/2 ft. W. 3 ft.

The figure of St. Michael, standing and holding a very large sword out in front of him. The sword is pointed downward and the tip touches the top of his proper right foot, while the handle of the sword is grasped in his proper left hand. He has a large set of wings and wears a suit of armor with a skirt, a floor-length cape, calf-high boots, and smooth chin-length hair. His proper right foot is forward and extends slightly beyond the edge of the plinth. The sculpture of St. Michael rests on a small base attached to an exterior wall. Below the base three small relief panels are also attached to the wall.

Religion -- Angel -- St. Michael

Outdoor Sculpture -- Tennessee -- Memphis

St. Michael's Catholic Church, Summer Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992.

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