Stone Age in America
| Stone Age in America | |
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| Artist | John J. Boyle |
| Year | 1887 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 230 cm × 100 cm (90 in × 40 in) |
| Location | Philadelphia |
| 39°58′19″N 75°11′25″W / 39.971969°N 75.190219°W | |
| Owner | City of Philadelphia Fairmount Park Commission |
Stone Age in America is a bronze statue by John J. Boyle. It is located in Fairmount Park, on Kelly Drive, near Boathouse Row.
It was completed in 1887, and displayed at the American Art Association. In 1888, it was exhibited in Philadelphia. It was temporarily shown at 9th and Chestnut streets. It was at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.[1] Stone Age in America is one of 51 sculptures included in the Association for Public Art's Museum Without Walls: AUDIO™ interpretive audio program for Philadelphia's outdoor sculpture.
The inscription reads:
Boyle
Thiebaut. Freres
Fondeurs
(Base, circular bronze plaque:)
Fairmont Park Art Association
Presented 1888 [2]
References
External links
- http://www.joeyablonsky.com/stoneage.htm
- http://www.visitphilly.com/music-art/philadelphia/stone-age-in-america/
- http://exhibit.juncanoo.com/p/tour-3--boathouse-row-and-kelly-drive/26--stone-age-in-america--1887-/
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