Pilgrims Sketch

Paul Manship, Pilgrims Sketch, 1961, bronze, 6 127 143 38 in. (16.618.38.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.86

Artwork Details

Title
Pilgrims Sketch
Artist
Date
1961
Dimensions
6 127 143 38 in. (16.618.38.6 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • Animal — dog
  • Indian
  • Figure group — male and child
  • History — United States — Pilgrim
  • Study — sculpture model
Object Number
1966.47.86

Artwork Description

Images of pioneers and pilgrims have been popular with American artists from the nation’s earliest days. Paul Manship grew up among the lakes and woods of Minnesota, and was probably inspired by the history of exploration and adventure embodied in these early settlers.

Works by this artist (483 items)

Paul Manship, Susanna (#1), 1948, marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.1
Susanna (#1)
Date1948
marble
On view
Paul Manship, Eve (#1), 1935, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.6
Eve (#1)
Date1935
bronze
On view
Paul Manship, Model of Flagpole Base, Alfred E. Smith Memorial, n.d., cast posthumously, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1971.15
Model of Flagpole Base, Alfred E. Smith Memorial
Daten.d., cast posthumously
bronze
On view
Paul Manship, Study for Venus Anadyomene, 1924, bronze on marble base, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.57
Study for Venus Anadyomene
Date1924
bronze on marble base
On view

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