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Homage -- Oberheim, John
Portrait female -- Oberheim, John, Mrs. (Sophia Behzens)
Dress -- Accessory
Object -- Written Matter
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Oberheim Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown, sculptor.
Title:
Oberheim Memorial, (sculpture).
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: marble; Base: granite.
Dimensions:
Overall: H. 12 ft.
Inscription:
In memory of / Sophia Behzens / Beloved wife of / John Oberheim / born in Wittenburg, Germany / Feb. 25, 1839 / Died Jan. 21, 1892 / May She Rest in Peace. -- John Oberheim / born Dec. 26, 1827 / Died March 22, 1903. (Left side:) 3 children who died in infancy. (Back:) 3 children who died in infancy / May They Rest in Peace.
Description:
The memorial features a marble sculpture depicting Sophia Oberheim standing with an opn book held in front of her with both hands. On her head she wears a long veil that trails over her shoulders and down her back. The sculpture is installed on a tall square granite base.
Subject:
Homage -- Oberheim, John
Portrait female -- Oberheim, John, Mrs. (Sophia Behzens) -- Full length
Dress -- Accessory -- Veil
Object -- Written Matter -- Book
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road, N.W., Section E, Lot G, Washington, District of Columbia 20011
Remarks:
The memorial marks the burial site of John Oberheim and his wife Sophia Behzens Oberheim.
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 78250076
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
78250076
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