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Blessed Virgin Mary (Holding Child), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Hayden, Frank 1934-1988  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: stone or concrete, painted; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
St. Joseph Seminary College - St. Benedict 75376 River Road Covington Louisiana 70457
Date:
1960
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Louisiana, New Orleans survey, 1996.
Summary:
Abstract full-length figure of the Virgin Mary with the Christ child in her arms. Mary is standing with her arms merged together at her abdomen. Mary's chest is slightly concave to accommodate the figure of the Christ child seated above her arms with his legs crossed. The figure of Christ has both of his arms raised and appears to have a halo behind his head.
Topic:
Religion--New Testament--Mary  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Abstract  Search this
Control number:
IAS LA000100
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_320058