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Christopher Columbus

Douglas Bennet
1978

Description

Abstract full-length bronze figure of Christopher Columbus. He wears a Spanish helmet. He leans forward on the handle of a long sword, the tip of which rests on the ground in front of him. He stands on the boards of a ship's deck.

Inscription(s)

On an oval plaque on the pedestal:

Along the upper border:
"Presented to the people of Seattle in 1978 by the Italian American Community".

In the center:

Memorial to
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
In the Spirit
of all voyagers on the unknown Sea
is dedicated this symbol of the discoverer
of America.

Along the lower border:
"Sculptor Douglas Bennet"

A second plaque below has the text:

To Honor
JOHN R. DiJULIO
For his contributions to
the Italian Community and the City of Seattle
By the Italian American Community
1998.

This is Paula making notes while Gerard took the photos

Sculptor

Douglas Bennet (1920), American sculptor.

Sources & Information

Photos: Paula & Gerard van Gestel-van het Schip, July 2004.
Smithsonian American Art Museum, SIRIS (Smithsonian Institution Research Information system).

Locatie (N 47°36'24" - W 122°20'29") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: uswa01; Added: 1 July 2004

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