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Sculptor:
Unknown (Italian)  Search this
Medium:
Marble
Type:
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
St. Mary's Church 25 Third Street Dover New Hampshire 03053
Date:
Installed ca. 1911-1915
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.
Summary:
Full-length figure of the Virgin Mary in glory, standing on a cloud bank surrounded by cherubs. Figure is clothed in a flowing long-sleeved gown with cloak draped over proper left arm and shoulder; both hands are pressed over the heart and gaze is directed toward sky. She is placed on a niche approximately fifty feet above the front entrance of the church.
Topic:
Religion--New Testament--Mary  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Angel  Search this
Control number:
IAS NH000007
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_316849