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Sculptor:
Klein, Joseph S.  Search this
Subject:
Watson, Thomas Edward  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by State of Georgia Georgia Building Authority 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Atlanta Georgia 30334
Located Georgia State Capitol State Capitol grounds Atlanta Georgia
Date:
Installed early 1920s. Dedicated Dec. 4, 1932
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Georgia, Atlanta survey, 1993.
Image on file.
Dr. Jos. Klein (Each side of base includes quotes attributed to or Watson or related to his life) signed
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Male figure standing with his proper right leg forward and his proper left foot positioned with the heel raised and the weight on the ball of his foot. His proper left arm is raised and his proper left hand is in a fist while his proper right arm is lowered and slightly extended to his proper right side. The proper right hand is also in a fist.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Political--Congressman  Search this
Occupation--Political--Senator  Search this
Control number:
IAS GA000022
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_316878