Spirit of the American Doughboy, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes

Save Outdoor Sculpture, South Carolina survey, 1993.

Summary

Full length figure of young man, combat ready in World War I uniform. Striding with proper left leg forward. Grenade in raised, proper right arm. Ammunition belt around waist, helmet on head, canteen on proper right hip, back and front packs. Undetermined object broken from proper left hand. Set on a flaring stone base. Plaque on base front has eagle above inscription.

Data Source

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Date

Copyrighted 1934. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1934

Control number

IAS SC000007

sculptor

Viquesney, E. M. 1876-1946

Type

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Medium

Figure: bronze; Base: stone

Owner/Location

American Legion W. A. Hudgens Post No. 14 1301 East Greenville Street Anderson South Carolina 29621

Topic

History--United States--World War I

Occupation--Military--Soldier

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform

Figure male--Full length

Object--Weapon--Grenade

Dress--Accessory--Helmet

Record ID

siris_ari_316008

Usage

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