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Sculptor:
Russell, Walter 1871-1963  Search this
Medium:
Sculptures: plaster; Bases: plaster
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by University of Science and Philosophy P. O. Box 520 Waynesboro Virginia 22980
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
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:
Four figures, two females and two males, each representing a different kind of freedom, are installed in niches along a semicircular wall around a reflecting pool. From left to right: the first figure, "Freedom from Fear," is a man dressed in ancient or medieval garb, and holds up a bent rod or sword with both hand. The next figure, "Freedom from Want," is a woman dressed in a flowing dress, holding a basket, possibly filled with fruit, before her with both hands. The third figure, "Freedom of Speech," is a woman dressed in a flowing garment, holding a scroll before her with both hands. The fourth figure, "Freedom of Religion," is a man, folding his hands high before himself in a gesture of prayer. All of the figures appear to be leaning forward into a strong wind. A basin in a high, scalloped niche is between the "Freedom of Want" and "Freedom of Speech" sculptures.
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Allegory--Civic--Liberty  Search this
Allegory--Religion  Search this
Dress--Historic--Medieval Dress  Search this
Object--Other--Container  Search this
Object--Fruit  Search this
Object--Written Matter--Scroll  Search this
Object--Weapon--Sword  Search this
Control number:
IAS VA000418
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333951