Adolph Knopf (1882-1966), (sculpture).

Adolph Knopf (1882-1966), (sculpture).

Steever, Edgar Zell, IV, 1915- , sculptor.

Adolph Knopf (1882-1966), (sculpture).

Dedicated May 13, 1951.

Bronze, dark brown patina.

27 1/4 x 17 x 1 3/4 in. (69.2 x 43.2 x 4.4 cm).

(Inscribed lower center of plaque in relief:) ADOLPH KNOPF / Inspiring Teacher, Scholar, Friend / PRESENTED BY HIS STUDENTS / OF 1920-1951 (Signed under collar:) Edgar Zell Steever signed

Portrait male -- Knopf, Adolph -- Bust

Occupation -- Education -- Teacher

Yale University, Department of Geology, New Haven, Connecticut 06520 Accession Number: 1970.87

Gift of the students of the sitter to the Department of Geology.

Yale University Art Gallery, 1988.

Freedman, Paula B. and Robin Jaffee Frank, "A Checklist of American Sculpture at Yale University," New Haven, CT: Yale University Art Gallery, 1992.

Freedman, Paula B., "A Checklist of American Sculpture at Yale University," New Haven, CT: Yale University Art Gallery, 1992, pg. 174.

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