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McAfee, Horace,
Abstract
Homage -- McAfee, Harry
Religion -- New Testament
Religion -- New Testament
Object -- Other
Gravestone
Folk
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Mexico -- Chilili
Sculpture
Harry McAfee's Grave, (sculpture).
Artist:
McAfee, Horace, sculptor.
Title:
Harry McAfee's Grave, (sculpture).
Dates:
1947.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: mixed media, primarily hand-punched tin pieces and other found objects; Foundation: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 5 in. x 8 ft. x 3 ft.; Foundation: approx. 2 in. x 8 ft. x 3 ft.
Inscription:
(On top planar surface:) Visitors Welcome/Photos Allowed Made by/Horace McAfee U.S. Army (On back vertical surface:) Grandson/of Charlie/and/Teresa Dowler Grandson/of Robert/and/Perfecta McAfee (On cross:) INRI GONE BUT NOT/FORGOTTEN CHRIST DIED/FOR US/ON THE CROSS AT REST/IN PEACE (On top planar surface:) Harry Family/Dad George/Mom Eleanor/children/Horace/Dolores/Pat/Lucy/Gilbert/Larry/Wife Catalina/All born at/Chilili N. Mex. (On helmet:) His Army/Helmet/Beloved Father. signed
Description:
A grave marker consisting of various found objects, including a bowling ball, soap dispensers, bicycle relfectors, etc., and items associated with the memorialized individual (his father's photograph and World War I helmet), and other devotional and decorative objects, including an American flag and an image or statue of Christ on the cross. All surrounded by a fence.
Subject:
Abstract
Homage -- McAfee, Harry
Religion -- New Testament -- Christ
Religion -- New Testament -- Crucifixion
Object -- Other -- Flag
Object Type:
Gravestone
Folk
Outdoor Sculpture -- New Mexico -- Chilili
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by McAfee, Horace, 124 Aztec, N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Located San Juan Nepomoceno Cemetery, Highway 337, Chilili, New Mexico
Remarks:
The artist, Horace McAfee, is the son of Harry McAfee, who is memorialized by the sculpture. IAS files contain a related article from The Albuquerque Tribune, Nov. 17, 1993, Sect. A, pg. 1, 6.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Mexico survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
The Albuquerque Tribune, Nov. 17, 1993, Sect. A, pg. 1.
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 NM000094
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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