Today's Miner, (sculpture)

Object Details

sculptor

Prazen, Gary d. 2016

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.

Image on file.

(Upper plaque on front of base, raised:) DEDICATED TO/BUCHANAN COUNTY COAL MINERS/DEDICATED/MAY 20, 1989 (Middle plaque on front of base, flanked by Girl Scout symbols, incised:) A 1987/GIRL SCOUT/75TH ANNIVERSARY/COMMUNITY PROJECT (Lower plaque on front of base, incised:) SPONSORED BY/BUCHANAN COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS (Plaque on back of base, incised:) DEDICATED/MAY 20, 1989 unsigned

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Summary

Coal miner holds a mining pick in both hands. His proper right hand holds the handle directly below the pick's head and his proper left hand grasps the other end of the handle. He wears boots, his uniform, and a helmet with a lamp. He stands atop a base with several inscribed plaques, one of which has profile reliefs of four miners.

1982. Dedicated May 20, 1989

Control number

IAS VA000080

Type

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Medium

Figure: bronze; Base: polished Georgia black granite

Owner/Location

Administered by Buchanan County Main & Walnut Streets, Buchanan County Courthouse Grundy Virginia 24614

Located Buchanan County Courthouse Main & Walnut Streets Southeast corner Grundy Virginia 24614

Title

Coal Miner, (sculpture)

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Topic

Figure male--Full length

Occupation--Industry--Mining

Object--Tool--Axe

Dress--Accessory--Helmet

Record ID

siris_ari_321731

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