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Sculptor:
Schuler, Hans 1874-1951  Search this
Founder:
J. Arthur Limerick Company  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete
Culture:
African American  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum 6200 Burden Lane Baton Rouge Louisiana 70808
Located at Louisiana State University Burden Research Plantation Essen Lane at I-10 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70808
Date:
Commissioned in 1926.; Installed in 1927
Notes:
Louisiana State University, Rural Life Museum, 1988.
Image on file.
(Inscribed:) Schuler/26//J.ARTHUR LimeRick Co./Balto.Md. (Bronze plaque mounted on base:) Erected By The/CITY OF NATCHITOCHES/In Greatful Recognition of The/Arduous And Faithful Service Of/THE GOOD DARKIES OF LOUISIANA/Donated By/J.L.Bryan/1927. signed Founders mark appears.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
A black man is standing with his head slightly bowed and his hat in his right hand.
Topic:
Figure male  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Control number:
IAS 64350001
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_26741