Spirit into Flight, (sculpture).

Spirit into Flight, (sculpture).

Bright, Barney, 1927- , sculptor.

Spirit into Flight, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: limestone.

Sculpture: approx. 30 x 26 1/2 x 18 in.; Base: approx. 38 x 15 x 15 in.

B. BRIGHT (Bronze plaque on front of base:) SPIRIT INTO FLIGHT/IN MEMORY OF JACK M. KLEMPNER/1922-1987/AS FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE /SKYCARE BOARD, JACK M. KLEMPNER/PROVIDED THE VISION AND LEADERSHIP/THAT GAVE WINGS TO AN IDEA:/MAKING QUALITY MEDICAL SERVICES/AVAILABLE TO THE REGION THROUGH/SKYCARE, THIS COMMITTMENT (sic) TO THE/COMMUNITY & DEVOTION TO JEWISH HOSPITAL WILL LONG BE REMEMBERED signed

A kneeling angel has large wings which curve to its front, supporting a small female in the center. The sculpture is mounted upon a square base with a plaque on the front.

Religion -- Angel

Homage -- Klempner, Jack M.

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kentucky -- Louisville

Jewish Hospital, Abraham Flexner Way, On porch, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Sculpture is in memory of Kack M. Klempner, 1922-1987, founder and chairman of the Skycare Board.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kentucky survey, 1995.

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