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Sculptor:
Robinson, R. D.  Search this
Holden, Doc  Search this
Contractor:
Mallinger, Greg  Search this
Assistant:
Chaplin, Peggy  Search this
McKrill, Terrea  Search this
Sherman, Mitchell  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: cultured alabaster with a hint of onyx; Base: stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Diocese of Juneau 419 6th Street Juneau Alaska 99801
Located Shrine of St. Therese 5933 Lund Street Mile 23 3/10 Glacier Highway Juneau Alaska 99801
Date:
Commissioned Dec. 1986. 1988-1989. Installed April 1989. Dedicated May 29, 1989. Fifteenth Station installed 1992
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alaska survey, 1994.
Image on file.
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.
Summary:
Fifteen high relief sculptures depict the condemnation, death and resurrection of Christ. Common elements on each piece include geographical details such as Asia Minor, Italy and Africa in the background and an altar or stage in the foreground on which each scene is depicted. The alter is supported by two round pillars and a scroll, representing Scripture.
Topic:
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Crucifixion  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Resurrection  Search this
Control number:
IAS AK000165
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_330753