Sculptor:

Viquesney, E. M. 1876-1946  Search this

Medium:

Sheet copper

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by American Legion Post # 42 Depot Street Enosburg Vermont 05450

Located Lincoln Park Main Street Enosburg Falls Vermont 05450

Date:

Dedicated Nov. 11, 1930

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Vermont survey, 1992.

St. Albans Daily Messenger (St. Albans, VT), Nov. 10, 1930.

County Courier (Vermont), Aug. 28, 1997, pg. 1.

Summary:

Standing figure of a World War I soldier. His proper left foot is forward. He holds up a grenade in his proper right hand. His proper left hand had held a rifle at one time, but the rifle is now missing. At his feet there are two tree stumps. The figure stands on a mound.

Topic:

History--United States--World War I  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Object--Weapon--Gun  Search this

Object--Weapon--Grenade  Search this

Control number:

IAS VT000196

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_311569