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Homage -- Murray, Anna B.
Homage -- Herndon, William
Religion -- Angel
Object -- Other
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Herndon Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown, sculptor.
Title:
Herndon Memorial, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: marble; Base: pink granite.
Dimensions:
Overall: H. 8 ft.
Inscription:
HERDON (Epitaphs:) Anna B. Murray / February 19, 1879 / July 7, 1955 - William S. Herndon 1869-1918
Description:
The memorial features a marble stele carved in relief with an image of an angel pulling drapery over her head with her right hand, while holding up a small bowl in her left hand.
Subject:
Homage -- Murray, Anna B.
Homage -- Herndon, William
Religion -- Angel
Object -- Other -- Dish
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road, N.W., Section O, Lot H 122, Washington, District of Columbia 20011
Remarks:
The memorial marks the burial site of Anna B. Murray and William S. Herndon.
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 78250084
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Inventory of American Sculpture
78250084
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