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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   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 78250076 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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