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Viquesney, E. M.,
History -- United States
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Object -- Weapon
Dress -- Accessory
Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Columbia
Sculpture
The Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture).
Artist:
Viquesney, E. M., 1876-1946, sculptor.
Title:
The Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture).
Other Titles:
American Doughboy, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1930.
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 7 x 3 x 3 ft.; Base: approx. 7 x 5 x 5 ft.
Inscription:
(On base:) Spencer Indiana (On plaque on front of base:) DEDICATED TO/THE MEMORY OF OUR COMRADES/FROM PACIFIC COMMUNITY/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/THE WORLD WAR/PRESENTED BY/THE PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY/NOVEMBER 11, 1930/ (11 names) (On plaque on rear of base:) PACIFIC COMMUNITY/HONOR ROLL/1917-1918 (Lists over 200 names of Pacific Community residents who served in World War I) unsigned
Description:
Walking figure of World War I soldier in combat uniform and helmet. Carries a knapsack on his back, and holds a bayonet in proper left hand. Proper right hand is raised and holds a small unidentified object.
Subject:
History -- United States -- World War I
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Object -- Weapon -- Bayonet
Dress -- Accessory -- Knapsack
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Columbia
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by American Legion, Columbia, South Carolina
Located Intersection of Whaley & Olympic Avenue, Columbia, South Carolina
Remarks:
A committee was formed in the Pacific Community for the purpose raising funds for the Doughboy statue. A total of $3,000 was raised through private donations. IAS files contain a copy of the handbill used to solicit donations, and a photocopy of four photographs taken the day of the dedication. IAS files also contain copied excerpts of the book "We are Olympia" which pertain to the monument, as well as the names which appear on the monument.
References:
Wesley, T. Perry, 1991.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, South Carolina survey, 1993.
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 SC000047
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Inventory of American Sculpture
SC000047
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