St. Francis, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes: Berge, Henry, 1991.; Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maryland, Baltimore survey, 1993.; Image on file.; (On plaque attached to rock on which St. Francis is seated:) TRIBUTE OF APPRECIATION/ANNA M. GEARE/FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE/ARUNDELL CLUB GARDEN SECTION/FOR HER EFFICIENT LEADERSHIP IN/GARDEN WORK 1937 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: St. Francis is seated on a rock with his proper left hand giving a blessing and his proper right hand around a little lamb that he holds close to his body. St. Francis is wearing the traditional Franciscan hooded robe and sandals. His proper right foot which is visible tucked under the lamb.

Owner/Location: Kernan Hospital 2200 North Forest Park Avenue Garden Baltimore Maryland 21215