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Sculptor:
McKenzie, R. Tait 1867-1938  Search this
Founder:
Modern Art Foundry  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: metal; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Boy Scouts of America Keystone Area Council 1 Baden Powell Lane Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania 17055
Date:
Original 1937. Cast 1978
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1994.
Image on file.
(On lower rear of sculpture, incised letters) R. TAIT MCKENZIE 1937 signed
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:
An adolescent boy scout stands at ease, holding is scout hat to his chest with his proper right hand. His proper left hand rests on his scout axe which hangs from his belt. The sculpture rests on a low rectangular base.
Topic:
Figure male--Child--Full length  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Scout Uniform  Search this
Occupation--Service--Scouting  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000973
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_335784