"Faith, Hope and Charity": Stone Figures from Facade of Mission

1936

Edward Jewett

Associated Names
Edward Jewett

Artist, American, 1868 - 1955

The image features three stone sculptures. The first sculpture depicts a figure draped in a long garment with sleeves, one arm across the chest, and a missing head. The second sculpture shows a figure standing upright on a rectangular base, also clad in a draped garment, with an intact head gazing forward. The third sculpture portrays a figure embracing a child or infant, wrapped in textured fabric, with a slightly tilted head. All the sculptures share a monochromatic, stone-like color and texture. The sculptures appear to be classic or historical in style, emphasizing draped clothing and pose details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.5 x 35.5 cm (10 7/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Central figure 5'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6897


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: EDW. T. JEWETT

Wikidata ID

Q64557232

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