Sculptor:

Lukeman, Augustus 1871-1935  Search this

Architect:

Gilbert, Cass 1858-1934  Search this

Subject:

Columbus, Christopher  Search this

Medium:

Limestone

Culture:

Italian  Search this

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by United States General Services Administration Real Property Management and Safety Division 26 Federal Plaza New York New York 10007

Located United States Customs House Cornice New York New York

Date:

1907

Notes:

Gayle, Margot & Michele Cohen, "Guide to Manhattan's Outdoor Sculpture," New York: Prentice Hall, 1988, pg. 11.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York, New York survey, 1993.

National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, NY5144, 1989.

Summary:

Figure of Christopher Columbus meant to symbolize Genoa. Additional emblematic motifs include a plumed helt, a sceptre, and a coiled dragon.

Topic:

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Other--Explorer  Search this

Occupation--Transportation--Navigator  Search this

Allegory--Place--Genoa  Search this

Dress--Historic--Renaissance Dress  Search this

Ethnic  Search this

Control number:

IAS 87870006

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_302650