The Angel of Harmony - St. Louis, Missouri
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N 38° 38.535 W 090° 15.312
15S E 738889 N 4280652
Sculpture featuring a musical angel leading his musical friends located on the grounds of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis.
Waymark Code: WM4HM1
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2008
Views: 31
"The Angel of Harmony is a 14 feet high, welded stainless steel sculpture by St. Louis artist Wiktor Szostalo, installed on the lawn of the Cathedral Basilica in 1999, in the space between the rectory and the church. It features a winged angel with African-American features, standing behind three children with Hispanic, Asian and European features, playing a hymn of peace on diverse instruments. The wings are made of wind chimes, which produce sounds as the wind blows through them. It is intended to emphasize the theme of harmony, peace and racial justice, according to Auxiliary Bishop Edward Braxton, who suggested the project to Archbishop Justin Rigali.
The sculpture is a gift from Adelaide Schlafly in memory of her late husband, Daniel, an active Catholic layman who was dedicated to the cause of racial justice and peace. The pedestal base of black African granite is inscribed with quotations from the New Testament, Pope John Paul II and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." ~ Wikipedia
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Angel of Harmony
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Wiktor Szostalo
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1999
Materials used: Welded Stainless Steel
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
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