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Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Turnbull, Grace Hill 1880-1976  Search this
Medium:
Walnut
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures-Totem pole
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Johns Hopkins University University Collections 33rd Street & North Charles Street Baltimore Maryland 21218
Located 223 Chancery Road Baltimore Maryland 21212
Date:
1941
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1993.
Summary:
A carved totem column depicting the flight of Mary with the child Jesus into Egypt. Mary and Jesus are seen seated atop a donkey. Below the donkey, is a much smaller man, possibly Joseph, holding up the other figures.
Topic:
Religion--New Testament--Christ  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Mary  Search this
Religion--Saint--St. Joseph  Search this
Religion--New Testament--Flight Into Egypt  Search this
Animal--Donkey  Search this
Control number:
IAS MD000320
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332589