Sculptor:

Unknown  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: granite with bronze elements; Base: granite

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Relief

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington District of Columbia

Administered by Gettysburg National Military Park 97 Taneytown Road Gettysburg Pennsylvania 17325

Located Gettysburg National Military Park East Cavalry Field, Gregg Cavalry Avenue Gettysburg Pennsylvania 17325

Date:

Ca. 1890. Dedicated Oct. 23, 1890

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.

Summary:

Square monument with rounded corners at top stands on a low base. Full-length figure of a dismounted Cavalryman appears in relief on the front face. He kneels on his proper right knee, and holds his rifle diagonally in both hands. The figure wears a cap and goatee, and is seen in profile. Reliefs of a State Seal and a crossed-sword Corps insignia are affixed to the reverse side. The base and monument have rough-hewn edges.

Topic:

History--United States--Civil War  Search this

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Emblem--Military Insignia  Search this

Emblem--Seal  Search this

Control number:

IAS PA000879

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_334994