Saint Thomas More, (sculpture).

Saint Thomas More, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Saint Thomas More, (sculpture).

Sculpture: Carrara marble; Base: Carrara marble.

Sculpture: approx. H. 4 ft. 8 in. x W. 20 in. x Diam. 50 in.; Base: approx. 5 x 14 x 13 1/2 in.

unsigned Founder's mark appears.

Saint Thomas More, with clefted chin, stands with hands folded and his eyes to heaven. He is dressed in vestments and wears a cross on a chain around his neck. There is a pointed ecclesiastical hat on his head. The sculpture rests on a short base with beveled edges. The sculpture is placed on an elevated foundation with a sloping front that is within a brick alcove.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Thomas More

Dress -- Ecclesiastical

Outdoor Sculpture -- Louisiana -- Baton Rouge

St. Thomas More Parish, 11441 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815

Formerly located St. Thomas More Church,

A sculpture of Saint Thomas More (1478-1535), an English statesman and author. Nearby plaque reads: ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH Presented by St. Thomas More Ushers Society 1978.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana survey, 1995.

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