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Mueller, Herman C.,
Figure group -- Family
Ethnic -- Indian
Occupation -- Farm
Occupation -- Craft
Occupation -- Other
Animal -- Bird
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Sculpture
(Indians, Reaper, Blacksmith, Pioneer Family), (sculpture).
Artist:
Mueller, Herman C., sculptor.
Title:
(Indians, Reaper, Blacksmith, Pioneer Family), (sculpture).
Dates:
1878-1888.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: limestone, metal.
Dimensions:
4 units. Figure groupings: approx. 12 x 12 x 3 1/2; Single figures: approx. 12 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 ft.; Bases: each approx. H. 2 ft.
Description:
Four groupings of heroic limestone figures line the top front portico of a capitol building. On the left edge of the portico is a figure grouping of an Indian family. A chief stands in the center, to his proper right is a woman with a papoose on her back. On the chief's proper left is a brave wearing a loin cloth. To the right of this grouping is a single male figure of a farmer holding a metal sickle. He has a full beard and wears shirt and trousers. To the right of the farmer is a single figure of a blacksmith. He has a beard and wears a shirt with rolled up sleeves, a protective apron and trousers. He stands with his proper right arm akimbo. On the far right edge of the portico is the figure grouping of a pioneer family. On the proper right is a young boy wearing breeches and a hat. Standing in the center of the grouping is the father, clad in buckskin shirt and trousers. He holds a metal rifle. On the proper left is the mother, wearing a long dress and sunbonnet. Her proper right hand is raised to shield her eyes. Above the figures and over the cornice of the building is a stone eagle with wings outspread.
Subject:
Figure group -- Family
Ethnic -- Indian
Occupation -- Farm
Occupation -- Craft -- Smithing
Occupation -- Other -- Pioneer
Animal -- Bird -- Eagle
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by State of Indiana, Department of Administration, Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
Located Indiana State House, Indianapolis, Indiana
Remarks:
The building was constructed from 1878-1888.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana 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 IN001060
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