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Connecticut State Capitol: West Elevation, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
MacNeil, Hermon A. 1866-1947  Search this
Subject:
Ellsworth, Oliver  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: marble; Base: marble
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by State of Connecticut Office of Legislative Management Legislative Office Building, 210 Capitol Avenue Hartford Connecticut 06106
Located Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Avenue West Entrance Hartford Connecticut 06106
Date:
Installed ca. 1917
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1993.
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.
Image on file.
(Carved in plinth:) ELLSWORTH
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Summary:
A full-length portrait of Oliver Ellsworth, dressed in period attire. He stands set in a niche with Gothic canopy.
Topic:
Portrait male  Search this
Occupation--Law--Chief Justice  Search this
Occupation--Political--Diplomat  Search this
Control number:
IAS 75001697
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_4362