Catalogue of the works of art belonging to the City of New York (1909)
Art Commission of the City of New York · New York [Gilliss Press] · leaf 172
e pedestals on each side of the main entrance onFifth Avenue. Purchased by the City in 1911. PEDIMENTS ON FIFTH AVENUE FACADE ARTISTGEORGE GREY BARNARD1863- south pavilionThe Arts In centre is a sphere beside which two nude heroic figuresrecline, and on which each rests an arm. The figure onright… … HISTORY BY PAUL W. BARTLETT, N.A.FOR DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 81 SCULPTURE—BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY—CONTINUEDnorth pavilionHistory In centre is an open book on left of which a reclininghalf nude female figure is inscribing the word life. Onright, and resting against and on the book,…
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