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Founder:
J. W. Fiske Iron Works  Search this
Medium:
Elk: painted zinc; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Laurel Grove Cemetery & Memorial Park 295 Totowa Road Totowa Borough New Jersey 07512
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.
Image on file.
(On front of base, raised letters:) CHARITY (On lower front of base, raised letters:) B.P.O. ELKS No.60 (On back of base, raised:) BROTHERLY LOVE (On side of base, raised letters:) FIDELITY (On other side of base:) JUSTICE unsigned
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:
A large standing elk, painted brown and tan, with eyes painted white and black pupils. The elk stands on a small mound, painted green, atop an inscribed attenuated base.
Topic:
Animal--Deer  Search this
Control number:
IAS NJ000279
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_330007