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Sculptor:
Viquesney, E. M. 1876-1946  Search this
Contractor:
Schneider Marble Company  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: copper; Base: Georgia granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Americus Public Works Department P. O. Box M Americus Georgia 31709
Located Rees Park Americus Georgia 31709
Date:
Copyrighted 1920, 1934. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1921
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia survey, 1993.
Wesley, T. Perry, 1991.
Summary:
Figure of a World War I soldier advancing through the stumps and barbed wire of No Man's Land. He stands, in a running type stance. His proper right hand raised with grenade in throwing motion. His proper left arm is down at his side and originally held a rifle (now removed). The figure is dressed in uniform. He wears a World War I helmet with chin strap, gas mask pouch on chest, ammo belt around waist, pack with shovel on his back, a jacket which comes to the waist, loose trousers, and leggings around the shins and lower leg, with lace up boots.
Topic:
History--United States--World War I  Search this
Figure male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Object--Weapon--Gun  Search this
Object--Weapon--Grenade  Search this
Control number:
IAS 47260012
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_299131