Object Details
sculptor
Bleifeld, Stanley 1924-
founder
Tallix
architectural firm
Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo & Associates
Subject
McGivney, Michael J
Notes
Knights of Columbus Headquarters Museum, 1988.
Image on file.
(Near the bottom of each in caps:) SB (copyright symbol) 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
Ensemble of seven figures depicts Knights of Columbus century of service. In foreground, founder Fr. Michael J. McGiveny. Moving clockwise: 4th Degree-then: member in old parade dress, carrying sword, wearing top hat & cloak; Blood-Donor Work: WWII figures of nurse & child; Student Loan Program: male & female students dressed in cap & gown; WWI War Relief Activities: Knights of Columbus War Secretary aiding wounded soldier outstretched on Railroad flat car from "Lost Battalion;" Insurance Program: triple-joined figures of widow with child & infant; 4th Degree Now: member in present-day parade dress wearing cape, chapeau, baldric, carrying flag; above: Intelsat Satellite by which the Knights of Columbus underwrites the transmission of special Vatican telecasts during the year.
Date
Cast in 1982
Control number
IAS 64790002
Type
Sculptures-Model
Sculptures
Medium
U.S. Standard bronze mounted on oak stand. One figure gold-plated
Owner/Location
Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Headquarters Museum One Columbus Plaza New Haven Connecticut 06507
Data Source
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
Portrait male
Figure group
Ceremony--Procession
Architecture--Science--Satellite
Occupation--Education--Student
Occupation--Military--Soldier
Study--Maquette
Record ID
siris_ari_29236