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Lenz, Oscar,
Roman Bronze Works,
Religion -- Angel
Figure male -- Full length
Object -- Musical Instrument
Homage -- Hilton,
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York
Relief
Gravestone
Sculpture
(Hilton), (sculpture).
Artist:
Lenz, Oscar, 1874-1912, sculptor.
Roman Bronze Works, founder.
Title:
(Hilton), (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: stone.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 8 ft. x 7 ft. 2 in. x 6 in.; Base: approx. 12 ft. x 11 ft. 6 in. x 11 ft. 8 in.
Inscription:
OSCAR LENZ S.C. ROMAN BRONZE WORKS NY (On front of top of structure:) HILTON (On bottom front of structure:) I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE/I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH signed Founder's mark appears.
Description:
Bronze bas-relief inset in the front side of a large rectangular stone structure. The relief features the full-length figures of a seated man and a standing angel. The man is semi-nude, his waist and legs are draped with a cloth. He holds a hand harp in his proper right hand; the harp dangles down at the side of the seat. Standing in front of the man is a female angel. She wears long robes and a head veil. In her proper right hand she holds roses which she gives to the man. The relief is framed by the structure of the stone marker which has decorative etching on the outer edges. The sides and top of the stone structure are light; the base is dark grey.
Subject:
Religion -- Angel
Figure male -- Full length
Object -- Musical Instrument -- Harp
Homage -- Hilton,
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York
Relief
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Restricted Owner, Albany County, New York
Remarks:
Nearby headstons commemorate Charles Hilton (1829-1884) and Mary F. Hilton (1832-1907).
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.
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 NY001444
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Inventory of American Sculpture
NY001444
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