Sculptor:

Frazee, John 1790-1852  Search this

Launitz, Robert E. 1806-1870  Search this

Subject:

Canda, Charlotte  Search this

Medium:

Stone

Type:

Sculptures

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Gravestone

Owner/Location:

Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street Brooklyn New York 11232

Notes:

Richmond, Jeffrey I., "Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery: New York's Buried Treasure," Brooklyn, NY: Green-Wood Cemetery, 2008, pg. 30.

Summary:

Elaborate monument with a female figure representing Charlotte standing in a niche adorned roses, flowers, birds, wreathes, fleur de lis, lilies, acanthus leaves, down-turned torches, a crucifix, and symbols of the pastimes she loved --books, musical instruments, drawing tools, as well as her favorite parrots. Above the figure of Charlotte is a star symbolizing immortal life. A butterfly with wings spread symbolizes her liberated spirit. Seventeen rose buds appear on a shield indicating her age at the time of her death. Flanking the monument are two kneeling angels.

Topic:

Portrait female--Full length  Search this

Object--Written Matter--Book  Search this

Object--Musical Instrument  Search this

Object--Art Tool  Search this

Religion--Angel  Search this

Animal--Insect--Butterfly  Search this

Control number:

IAS 68320002

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_422553