Sculptor:

Zolnay, George Julian 1863-1949  Search this

Founder:

Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company  Search this

Subject:

Davis, Jefferson  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Gravestone

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Hollywood Cemetery 412 South Cherry Street In center of Davis Circle Richmond Virginia 23220

Date:

1899. Dedicated Nov. 9, 1899

Notes:

Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985

Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Landmarks Commission, 1974.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.

Summary:

A standing portrait of Jefferson Davis with his proper right hand resting on his hip and his hat held in his proper left hand. He is portrayed as a southern gentleman as he looked at the end of the Civil War. The sculpture is installed atop a square granite base.

Topic:

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Political--President  Search this

Control number:

IAS 75008378

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_14718