Object Details
sculptor
Crenier, Henri 1873-1948
founder
Basky Foundry
Subject
Columbus, Christopher
Notes
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.
Inventory staff, 2011.
Image on file.
(On lower proper left corner of plaque:) Henri Crenier 1936 / A - BASKY FOUNDRY N - Y - (On upper proper left portion of plaque, raised lettering:) October 12/1492 (Across bottom of plaque, raised lettering:) CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS/1446-1506 signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary
A square relief plaque set into the front of a large boulder. Depicted is Christopher Columbus setting foot in the New World. Columbus kneels, a cross held in his raised proper right hand. With his proper left hand he holds the handle of his sword with the point planted in the ground. To his proper right is a stand of palm trees. To his proper left are families in a rowboat nearing land. In the background is a three-masted sailing ship.
Culture
Italian
Date
1936. Dedicated Oct. 12, 1936
Control number
IAS NY001236
Type
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Medium
Relief plaque: bronze; Base: stone
Owner/Location
Administered by Town of Mamaroneck 169 Mount Pleasant Avenue Mamaroneck New York 10543
Located Columbus Park Mamaroneck Avenue & Jefferson Street, east side of railroad station Mamaroneck New York
Data Source
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
History--Exploration--Americas
History--United States--Discovery of U.S
Portrait male--Full length
Occupation--Other--Explorer
Occupation--Transportation--Navigator
Ethnic
Emblem--Cross
Object--Weapon--Sword
Landscape--Tree--Palm Tree
Figure group--Family
Architecture--Boat--Rowboat
Architecture--Boat--Sailing Ship
Record ID
siris_ari_344039