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Sculptor:
Gerlach, David  Search this
Architect:
Tannenbaum, Robert  Search this
Assistant:
Boyijian, David  Search this
Ferguson, John D. 1939-2021  Search this
Landscape architect:
Delta Group  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: red brass; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Baltimore Development Corporation 36 South Charles Street, Suite 1600 Baltimore Maryland 21201
Located Howard Park Howard Street & Centre Street Baltimore Maryland
Date:
1985. Dedicated July 1985
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1993.
Image on file.
(On plaque on base:) JOHN EAGER HOWARD/(...transcription illegible) 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:
Three stylized figures, two holding bayonets and the other with his proper right arm extended, pointing, originally holding something, now missing. The figures are in Revolutionary War uniforms with tri-corner hats, pocketbooks and canteens. The sculpture is mounted on a tapered base.
Topic:
Homage--Howard, John Eager  Search this
Figure group  Search this
History--United States--Revolution  Search this
Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Control number:
IAS MD000407
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_334547