Adams Memorial

Copied Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Adams Memorial, modeled 1886-1891, cast 1969, bronze, 69 7⁄8 x 39 7⁄8 x 44 1⁄2 in. (177.4 x 101.4 x 112.9 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1970.11
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Artwork Details

Title
Adams Memorial
Artist
Founder
Roman Bronze Works
Date
modeled 1886-1891, cast 1969
Location
Dimensions
69 7⁄8 x 39 7⁄8 x 44 1⁄2 in. (177.4 x 101.4 x 112.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Highlights
Subjects
  • Allegory — passion — grief
  • Monument — tomb — Adams
  • Figure female — full length
Object Number
1970.11
Research Notes
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1970.11

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