Central Missouri State University Art Department/Gallery Warrensburg Missouri 64093
Date:
1981. Copyrighted 1981. Dedicated Oct. 16, 1994
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri survey, 1995.
Image on file.
Laughlin (copyright symbol) '81 (Wheel-shaped founder's mark) (Plaque on upper front of base, raised lettering:) In memory of Private/Guy Allen Sims,/World War II, and in/memory and honor of/the men and women of/the Armed Forces past,/present and future for/serving the/United States of America/in times of war and/peace. (Plaque leaning on lower front of base, incised lettering:) "GUARDIAN"/A GIFT OF/EVELYN LOUISE SIMS/PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ART/DEDICATED OCTOBER 16, 1994/DAVID W. LAUGHLIN/CLASS OF 1950, SCULPTOR. signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
Realistic representation of a standing, uniformed Vietnam War soldier, from the ankles up. He is of no particular branch of the military, but a merging of all. He wears a helmet, and his head is turned to the proper right, his proper right hand raised up to his collar. He has a rifle with bayonet slung over his proper right shoulder, with grenades and radio by his proper right side. An ammunition belt hangs over his proper left shoulder, his proper left hand holding it at the waist. He also carries other assorted items. Sculpture is mounted on a slightly pyramidal base, set upon a square foundation.
Topic:
History--United States--Military history Search this
