Sculptor:

Unknown  Search this

Subject:

Bolivar, Simon  Search this

Medium:

Bust: bronze; Base: brick and mortar with granite inset

Culture:

Venezuelan  Search this

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Bolivar - Harpers Ferry Public Library 203 Polk Street Bolivar West Virginia

Date:

Dedicated July 4, 1988

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, West Virginia survey, 1992.

Spirit of Jefferson Farmer's Advocate (Charles Town, WV), July 21, 1988, pg. 24.

Spirit of Jefferson Farmer's Advocate (Charles Town, WV), July 28, 1988, pg. 20.

Summary:

A bust of Simon Bolivar, the "Liberator" of South America. Bolivar is depicted with a full head of hair swept back from his forehead. He is dressed in a military jacket, with a high collar, epaulets with three stars, and a medallion. The jacket is detailed with braids and leaf patterns. The bust is on a rectangular brick and mortar base. At the front of the base is granite inset with inscription.

Topic:

Portrait male--Bust  Search this

Occupation--Military--General  Search this

Ethnic  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Control number:

IAS WV000067

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_310913