First Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee - R. T. Rev. James H. Oley, (sculpture).

First Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee - R. T. Rev. James H. Oley, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

First Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee - R. T. Rev. James H. Oley, (sculpture).

R. T. Reverend James H. Oley, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1953.

Painted terra cotta on concrete base.

Sculpture: approx. 3 ft. 4 in. x 1 ft. x 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 3 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. x 5 in.

A standing figure of a Bishop wearing long religious robes and a headress. In his proper right hand he holds a staff. The bottom of the staff rests on the plinth at his feet and the top reaches to his shoulder. His proper left arm hangs straight by his side. The sculpture is positioned in a niche.

Portrait male -- Oley, James H. -- Full length

Occupation -- Religion -- Bishop

Dress -- Ecclesiastical

Outdoor Sculpture -- Tennessee -- Memphis

Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 North Second Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103

One of two portrait sculptures located in niches on the Calvary Episcopal Church. IAS image files contain photo of both sculptures as they appear in their niches on the church --see drymount board for "First Rector of Calvary Church" by an unknown artist (TN000108).

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992.

Companion to: TN000108.

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