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St. Joseph (with Child), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Hayden, Frank 1934-1988  Search this
Medium:
Figures: painted concrete; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by St. Joseph Seminary College - St. Benedict 75376 River Road Covington Louisiana 70457
Located St. Joseph Seminary College - St. Benedict Pius X Hall, southeast corner Covington Louisiana
Date:
1960
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana, New Orleans survey, 1996.
Summary:
Abstract full-length figure of St. Joseph with a young Christ. St. Joseph is depicted shirtless with his proper right arm across his abdomen. The figure of Christ is a high relief emerging from front lower half of the figure of St. Joseph. The figure of Christ is standing with his arms raised in a "V" shape above his head. His proper right hand forms a peace sign.
Topic:
Religion--Saint--St. Joseph  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS LA000099
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_320057