Sculptor:

Rhind, John Massey 1860-1936  Search this

Subject:

Henderson, David B  Search this

Medium:

Statue: metal, painted; Base: concrete

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Coadministered by Upper Iowa University Groundskeeping/Maintenance 605 Washington Street Fayette Iowa 52142

Coadministered by Upper Iowa University Administration 605 Washington Street Fayette Iowa 52142

Located Upper Iowa University Henderson-Wilder Library Fayette Iowa

Date:

1902

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996.

Image on file.

(Proper left side of plinth:) J MASSEY RHIND SCVLPT/1902 NEW YORK signed

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Summary:

David B. Henderson, Congressman and Speaker of the House of Representatives, stands wearing trousers and a knee-length, lapelled coat. He has short hair and moustache, and his proper right hand is raised and holding a gavel, while his proper left arm is supported by a crutch. The statue is mounted upon a short, square, two-tiered base and stands in front of a large dedication plaque for the library which is named after him.

Topic:

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Political--Speaker of the House  Search this

Occupation--Political--Congressman  Search this

Occupation--Military--Colonel  Search this

State of Being--Disabled--Physical Disability  Search this

Dress--Accessory--Cane  Search this

Object--Other--Gavel  Search this

Control number:

IAS IA000232

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_327780