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Aitken, Robert,
Gorham Manufacturing Company,
Portrait male -- Clark, George Rogers
Equestrian
Occupation -- Military
Occupation -- Other
Figure group
Ethnic -- Indian
Object -- Weapon
History -- United States
Sculpture
George Rogers Clark, (sculpture).
Artist:
Aitken, Robert, 1878-1949, sculptor.
Gorham Manufacturing Company, founder.
Title:
George Rogers Clark, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Nov. 3, 1921. Removed July 11, 2021.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Figure group: bronze; Base: Stony Creek granite.
Dimensions:
Figure group: approx. 9 ft. x 18 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 5 in.; Base: approx. 8 ft. x 21 ft. x 8 ft. 4 in.
Inscription:
(On front of plinth at proper right:) Gorham Company, NY (On front of base, incised:) GEORGE ROGERS CLARK/CONQUEROR OF THE NORTHWEST unsigned Founder's mark appears.
Description:
Group of seven figures. The central figure is George Rogers Clark astride a horse. Clark's torso is turned toward his proper right, with his proper right arm extended to the rear, but he faces forward. His proper left hand holds the reins of the horse. In front of Clark are three Native Americans. Clark's gaze is directed toward the Chief, who stands clothed in a blanket, looking over his proper right shoulder at Clark. To the chief's proper right, and slightly behind him, is a woman kneeling, clothed in a blanket. In front of the Chief is a warrior, sitting propped up on his proper right arm. Behind the horse are three of Clark's men, one squatting and guarding a powder keg, while the other two stand with rifles ready, keeping a close watch on Clark and the Chief.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Clark, George Rogers -- Full length
Equestrian
Occupation -- Military -- General
Occupation -- Other -- Explorer
Figure group
Ethnic -- Indian
Object -- Weapon -- Gun
History -- United States -- Westward Expansion
Object Type:
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by University of Virginia, Department of Facilities Management, 575 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Provenance:
Formerly located University of Virginia, Intersection of University Avenue & Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 1921-July 11, 2021.
Remarks:
Gift of Paul Goodloe McIntire. Cost: $35,000.
IAS
files contain copy of article from University of Virginia Alumni Bulletin 15 (Jan. 1922), which details speeches made at the dedication.
References:
University of Virginia Alumni Bulletin 15 (Jan. 1922): pg. 13-28.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1994.
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
VA000016
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Inventory of American Sculpture
VA000016
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