Paul Faria, Sculptor

Creation Date

Dedication date: May 28, 1904

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Black and white photograph of the bronze soldier from the Civil War soldiers monument in Pittsfield, Maine, seen in a close, low-angle view that emphasizes his uniform and rifle. The photograph focuses tightly on the upper portion of the bronze figure that crowns the monument on the lawn of the library, dedicated May 28, 1904, showing the soldier against a pale sky. The soldier stands at parade rest, wearing a long military coat and cap, and holds his rifle upright with both hands, the butt of the weapon resting near his feet and the barrel extending upward in front of his chest. The folds and seams of his coat, the strap across his shoulder, and the details of the rifle, including the trigger guard and barrel bands, are clearly visible, conveying the realism of the sculpted uniform and equipment. This bronze figure is mounted on a tall pedestal of Hallowell granite erected by the Tayntor Company of Hallowell. 1994. Paul Faria, photographer. (See p17084-p17090)(NA4800.)

Save Outdoor Sculpture! (SOS!) (1990-1995) was a nationwide survey that ran from 1990-1995 documenting America’s outdoor sculpture. Established in 1990, SOS! helped educate local communities about America’s endangered sculptural heritage. The Maine Arts Commission was one of 106 organizations to participate in this survey.

Topic

Sculpture

Collection

MF161

Series Number

NA4800

Identifier

p17090

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Existence and Location of Originals

Located at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress: AFC 2012/047 https://lccn.loc.gov/2013655211.

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