Bust of Benjamin Harrison
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| Artist | Richard Peglow |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Bronze, Marble |
| Dimensions | 71 cm × 64 cm (28 in × 25 in) |
| Location | Indianapolis |
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23rd President of the United States
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Benjamin Harrison is a bust by American artist Richard Peglow, located in the north atrium on the second floor of the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The bust is cast in bronze and depicts President Benjamin Harrison. The bust is placed in front of a grey and black marble shield with six stars tracing around the edge of the shape. The bust and shield are approximately 28 inches (710 mm) wide by 25 inches (640 mm) high and has a depth of 14.5 inches (370 mm). The artwork was cast and placed in the statehouse in 2008 in accordance with Indiana code Section 2. IC 4-20.5-6-12.
Description
The artwork consists of three pieces: a bronze bust, a black granite shield and a limestone base. The bust is 21 inches (530 mm) tall by 17 inches (430 mm) wide (shoulder to shoulder) and has a depth of 12 inches (300 mm). The entire sculpture has a height of 28 inches (710 mm) with a width of 25 inches (640 mm) and a depth of 14.5 inches (370 mm). The bust depicts the 23rd
Historical information
The bust was commissioned by the Indiana General Assembly in 2007 in House Bill 1818, which also commissions artwork based on the contributions of African Americans to be placed in the statehouse. The bill "requires the department to commission a bust of President Benjamin Harrison for display in the state capitol. Requires the department to consult with the historical bureau and the arts commission on the design of the bust. Requires the approval of the legislative council before the bust is placed in the state capitol."[3] The sponsors of the bill were Representatives V. Smith, M. Murphy, C. Brown; and Senators J. Merritt, E. Rogers, S. Smith, B. Breaux, and G. Howard.[2]
The artist, Richard Peglow, is an Indiana native, having been born and raised in
The bust was placed in the Indiana statehouse on November 18, 2008, and the great-great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison, Kimball Morsman, was in attendance. Indiana Governor
References
- ^ a b Corbin, Bryan. "Forgotten Famous Son Remembered". courierpress.com. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ a b c "The New Harrison Bust". Benjamin Harrison Home Newsletter. 35 (1). 2008.
- ^ Indiana General Assembly. "House Bill 1818".
- ^ Tully, Matthew (April 8, 2007). "Legislature busy with beverages, busts, boards". Indianapolis Star.
