Sculptor:

Kitson, Theo Alice Ruggles 1871-1932  Search this

Founder:

Gorham Manufacturing Company  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: cast bronze; Base: granite

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

On loan to Russell Sage College Congress Street Troy New York 12180

Lent by City of Troy City Manager Troy City Hall, Monument Square Troy New York 12180

Date:

Dedicated Sept. 19, 1925

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

SOS Assessment Award, 2000.

Summary:

A standing figure of a Spanish American War soldier holding his rifle horizontally in front of him. Over his proper right shoulder he carries a canteen and over his proper left shoulder he carries a knapsack. The sculpture rests atop a rough-cut granite base.

Topic:

History--United States--Spanish American War  Search this

History--United States--China Relief Expedition  Search this

History--United States--Philippine Insurrection  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Control number:

IAS NY001918

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_344465