Saint Winifred, (sculpture)
Object Details
- sculptor
- Bissell, George Edwin 1839-1920
- Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.
- Image on file.
- The Chatham Courier, July 26, 1973, pg. B-6.
- (On rear of base, incised lettering:) PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF HUDSON BY/GEN. JOHN WATTS DE PEYSTER/18 LAST PATROON 96./OF THE LOWER CLAVERACK MANOR. unsigned
- 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
- Saint Winifred stands wearing a long dress and long veil that falls down her back. A crown graces her head. She holds her proper left hand to her heart and her proper right hand down in front of her where she once held a sword. The sculpture is mounted on a mound-like base made of limestone with fossils. It is situated in an area of grass enclosed by circular curbing.
- 1895. Dedicated Sept. 28, 1896
- Control number
- IAS NY001166
- Type
- Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
- Sculptures-Fountain
- Sculptures
- Medium
- Sculpture: bronze; Base: limestone with fossils
- Owner/Location
- Administered by City of Hudson Hudson New York
- Located Promenade Hill Front Street Hudson New York
- Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
- Topic
- Religion--Saint--St. Winifred
- Dress--Accessory--Hat
- Record ID
- siris_ari_340954
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Usage conditions apply
