St. Stephen Martyr, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes

Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.

Smithsonian Institution Research Expeditions Volunteer Project, 1991.

Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 386.

Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.

Summary

Standing figure of St. Stephen turned slightly facing front is installed on a rectangular base attached to an exterior wall of the church. In his proper left hand he holds a scroll against his chest. With his proper right hand, he gathers up his robe creating a pocket which he has filled with food. The proper right sleeve of his robe is torn off.

Data Source

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Date

Designed 1960. Installed May 1961. Dedication June 16, 1961

Control number

IAS DC000124

sculptor

De Weldon, Felix George Weihs 1907-2003

architectural firm

Johnson and Boutin

Type

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Medium

Sculpture: polychrome porcelain; Base: possibly painted concrete

Owner/Location

Church of St. Stephen Martyr 25th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W Washington District of Columbia

Title

Saint Stephen, (sculpture)

Topic

Religion--Saint--St. Stephen

Object--Foodstuff

Object--Written Matter--Scroll

Record ID

siris_ari_323769

Usage

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