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Lenthall Mausoleum, (sculpture). Artist:  Unknown, sculptor. Title:  Lenthall Mausoleum, (sculpture). Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sandstone. Dimensions:  H. 5 ft. x L. 6 ft. x D. 3 ft. Inscription:  (Right, top:) In memory of / John Lenthall, builder / who died on the 19th of Sept 1908 Aged 46 years / He was an industrious and upright citizen;/a lover of Justice, and zealous in the discharge / of his duty. When living he was esteemed / for his usefullness; and in death, lamented / by those who know the value of talent / and integrity in his prfession (Left, top:) In memory of Jane, wife of John Lenthall / and daughter of Robert King / Born at Pickering, Yorkshire, England, October 11, 1780/and departed the life, Washington / August 9th 1852 Description:  The mausoleum is adorned along the peak of the roof with a slender architectural element that features at one end a relief carving of an allegorical female figure of Grief resting her right arm and head against an urn, and at the opposite end, a relief carving of Father Time. The front tympanum features a circular relief with a portrait of John Lenthall turned in profile to the right. Subject:  Portrait male -- Lenthall, John -- Bust Portrait male -- Lenthall, John -- Profile Allegory -- Passion -- Grief Allegory -- Time Homage -- Lenthall, John, Mrs. (Jane King) Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Gravestone Sculpture Owner:  Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road, N.W., Section A, Washington, District of Columbia 20011 Remarks:  The mausoleum marks the burial site of John Lenthall and his wife Jane. References:  Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969. 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 78250099   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 78250099 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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