Sculptor:

Wilson, Mark S.  Search this

Subject:

Washington, George  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: red pine, painted; Base: pressure treated wood, crushed limestone

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Totem pole

Sculptures-Folk

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Yankee Doodles Country Store Route 31 Canastota New York 13032

Date:

1990

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

Summary:

Totem pole carved from wood. At the top is a bald eagle with wings spread. The eagle's feet rest on the Liberty Bell. Below the bell is a reproduction of a scroll of the Constitution of the United States. Below the scroll is a bust of George Washington. The bust sits atop a replica of the original flag of the United States. The flag sits atop the Pillar of Justice, a white column, which sits on a base. The base is made of wood and is fashioned to resemble a wall of bricks.

Topic:

Allegory--Civic--Patriotism  Search this

Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this

Object--Musical Instrument--Bell  Search this

Object--Written Matter--Constitution  Search this

Portrait male--Bust  Search this

Occupation--Political--President  Search this

Object--Other--Flag  Search this

Control number:

IAS NY000584

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_334006