Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1995.
Image on file.
TALLIX, INC. (On upper surface of base, behind figure's proper left heel:) LADA (On plaque on base, raised letters:) MOHANDAS K. GANDHI/1869-1948/"My Life is my Message." signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
A portrait of Mohandas K. Gandhi, dressed in a dhoti, sandals and eyeglasses. He is depicted standing with a staff in his proper right hand. The sculpture has an overall brown patina and is placed atop a brick veneer base capped with limestone and a concrete brick core. The sculpture and base are placed in the center of a brick and concrete paved patio, with six radiating brick walls, each capped with limestone. The walls alternate with seven benches.
