World War II Memorial Bust (Nurse), (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes: Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.; Image on file.; Nils Anderson/sculptor/1988 (Founder's symbol appears on sculpture) (On plaque on base:) WORLD WAR II/1944-1945 signed Founder's mark appears.; 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: Bronze bust of a female World War II nurse. Her head is turned slightly to the proper right. She wears a uniform and army cap. The sculpture rests on a concrete column which ends in a square base.

Owner/Location: Administered by Veterans Administration Public Affairs Route 9A Montrose New York 10548; Located FDR Veterans Administration Hospital Veterans Sculpture Garden Montrose New York

Topic: History--United States--World War II; Figure female--Bust; Occupation--Medicine--Nurse; Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform