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Everett McKinley Dirksen, (sculpture). Artist:  Tolpo, Carl, 1901-1976, sculptor. Roman Bronze Works, founder. Title:  Everett McKinley Dirksen, (sculpture). Dates:  1975.; Dedicated Sept. 16, 1976.; Copyrighted 1975. Medium:  Bronze on a granite base. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. H. 11 ft.; Base: approx. H. 4 1/2 ft.; Lower base: approx. 2 x 7 x 7 ft. Inscription:  ROMAN BRONZE WORKS INC NY (North, proper left side of metal base of sculpture:) EVERETT McKINLEY DIRKSEN U.S. HOUSE 1933-49 Carl Tolps (copyright symbol)/1896-1969 PEKIN IL U.S. SENATE 1950-69 SCULPTOR IL 1975/1972-75 (East, base front:) EVERETT McKINLEY DIRKSEN (South side:) GIFT FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS signed Founder's mark appears. Description:  Standing figure of Dirksen with a seated elephant, the bust of a donkey, an oil can and a bouquet of marigolds at his feet. The elephant represents the Republican Party and the Donkey, dressed in a suit and tie, represents the Democratic Party. Subject:  Portrait male -- Dirksen, Everett McKinley -- Full length Animal -- Elephant Animal -- Donkey Object -- Flower -- Marigold Occupation -- Political -- Senator Occupation -- Political -- Congressman Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Springfield Sculpture Owner:  Administered by State of Illinois, Physical Services, Room 195, Centennial Building, Springfield, Illinois 62756 Located Illinois State Capitol, East lawn, 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois Remarks:  IAS files contain a copy of the Report for Restoration of Exterior Statues on the Capitol Grounds: IL State Capitol, Springfield, IL. The cost of the piece was 125,000 dollars. Funds appropriated by General Assembly. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois survey, 1992. 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 IL000264   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture IL000264 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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