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Sculptor:
Keyser, Ephraim 1850-1937  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite and gabbro
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Gravestone
Sculptures
Place:
New York
Date:
Installed June 15, 1889
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1992.
(On base:) ARTHUR unsigned
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:
A mourning guardian angel stands with proper left hand placing a palm frond on top a sarcophagus. The sculpture and sarcophagus are placed on a tiered base. Curving steps lead to the sculpture on either side. The steps were once flanked with decorative lamps.
Topic:
Religion--Angel  Search this
Homage--Arthur, Chester Alan  Search this
Occupation--Political--President  Search this
Control number:
IAS NY000647
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_334301