Sculptor:

Vittor, Frank 1888-1968  Search this

Carver:

Vittori, Tony  Search this

Subject:

Columbus, Christopher  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: bronze; Base: Barre granite

Culture:

Italian  Search this

Type:

Sculptures-Fountain

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works 211 Second Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15222

Located Schenley Drive near Phipps Conservatory Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Date:

Dedicated Oct. 12, 1958

Notes:

Evert, Marilyn, "Discovering Pittsburgh's Sculpture," Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1983, 182-183.

National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, PA0199, 1989.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.

Summary:

Christopher Columbus stands on a tall base installed in the middle of a fountain basin. Columbus' arms are crossed in front of himself and he grasp his proper right forearm with his proper left hand. His cape swirls around him. Three sides of the base are carved in deep relief with images of Columbus' three ships, the Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta, amidst stylized waves.

Topic:

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Other--Explorer  Search this

Occupation--Transportation--Navigator  Search this

History--Exploration--Americas  Search this

Ethnic  Search this

Architecture--Boat--Santa Maria  Search this

Architecture--Boat--Nina  Search this

Architecture--Boat--Pinta  Search this

Control number:

IAS 64480101

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_26842