Sculptor:

Torrey, Fred M. 1884-1967  Search this

Medium:

Bronze

Type:

Sculptures-Relief

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

First Presbyterian Church Foyer Sterling Colorado

Date:

1939

Notes:

Hamlin, Gladys E., "The Sculpture of Fred and Mabel Torrey," Alhambra, CA: Borden Publishing Company, 1969, pg. 118.

Summary:

Rectangular relief depicts the changes in church architecture with four examples starting with a sod house in which early pioneers worshiped; then a simple wooden building, and two with more complex features reflecting Classical and Gothic styles.

Topic:

Homage--Cheairs, Sally  Search this

Architecture exterior--Religious--Church  Search this

Control number:

IAS 88810078

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_365836