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Marion Marble and Granite Works,
Religion -- Saint
Religion -- Saint
Dress -- Accessory
Emblem -- Cross
Object -- Written Matter
Allegory -- Element
Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Pilsen
Architectural component
Sculpture
Saint Cyril and Methodius, (sculpture).
Artist:
Marion Marble and Granite Works, fabricator.
Title:
Saint Cyril and Methodius, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Sept. 14, 1914.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculptures: white marble.
Dimensions:
2 sculptures. Each sculpture: approx. 31 x 19 x 6 in.; Each base: approx. 5 x 30 x 2 3/4 in.
Inscription:
(On plaque on front left of base:) Built and currated by/Marion Granite Works/Marion Ks. unsigned
Description:
St. Cyril and St. Methodius are mounted on the front facade of a church about five feet above the ground. Each saint is bearded and dressed in a full-length robe. They each hold a staff topped by a cross in their proper right hand. Saint Cyril holds the top of a tablet-like object with his proper left hand. Flames rise up from the ground around the base of the object. Hooded Saint Methodius holds a book in his proper left hand.
Subject:
Religion
--
Saint
--
St. Cyril
Religion
--
Saint
--
St. Methodius
Dress
--
Accessory
--
Cane
Emblem
--
Cross
Object
--
Written Matter
--
Book
Allegory
--
Element
--
Fire
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Kansas
--
Pilsen
Architectural component
Sculpture
Owner:
St. John Nepomucene Church, Front facade, Pilsen, Kansas
Remarks:
IAS files contain article discussing the history of St. John Nepomucene Church, which was built for $30,000 and dedicated Sept. 14, 1914. Saints Methodius and Cyril brought the Catholic faith to Bohemia in 876 A.D.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1995.
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 KS000632
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
KS000632
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