Sculptor:

Warneke, Heinz 1895-1983  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: granite; Base: possibly limestone

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Washington National Cathedral Public Affairs Massachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues, N. W Bishop's Garden, east end of Rose Garden Washington District of Columbia 20016

Date:

1932-1939. Installed 1961. Dedicated Oct. 11, 1961

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.

Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 506.

Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.

Summary:

Depicts a seated figure of a bearded older man embracing the kneeling figure of a younger man.

Topic:

Religion--Old Testament--Prodigal Son  Search this

Control number:

IAS 75003638

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_6553