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Sculptor:
McKenzie, R. Tait 1867-1938  Search this
Founder:
Modern Art Foundry  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Boy Scouts of America Juniata Valley Council 104 Taylor Drive Reedsville Pennsylvania
Date:
Original cast 1937. Dedicated June 12, 1992
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.
Image on file.
R. Tait McKenzie, 1937//Bob McCurry Jr./Scout Service Center/June 12, 1992 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:
Standing figure of a uniformed Boy Scout, including scarf, shorts, knee socks and hiking boots. He holds his hat to his chest with his proper right hand. His proper left hand is on a hatchet which hangs from a tool belt on his hip. The sculpture stands on a low, round base.
Topic:
Figure male--Child--Full length  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Scout Uniform  Search this
Occupation--Service--Scouting  Search this
Object--Tool--Axe  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000509
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_328550