The Four Continents: Europe - NYC, NY - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The former U.S. Custom House, now a Museum, Court and Archives, was constructed 1902–1907. The Beaux-Arts style building is chock full of scultures, reliefs and murals. Four large sculptures on the front steps represent the four continents of Asia, Europe, America and Africa. This one represents Europe and is to the immediate right of the entrance. The artist is Daniel Chester French.

The Smithsonian Inventory (visit link) provides this description:

"Medium: Sculpture: Tennessee marble; Base: granite.

Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. 6 in. x 8 ft. x 11 ft.; Base: approx. 8 ft. x 7 ft. 4 in. x 10 ft. 2 in.

Inscription: D.C. French Sc./A.A. Weinman Asst. signed

Description: Seated female figure with left arm resting on a book placed over a globe, right arm leaning against a ship's prow. The Parthenon frieze is carved on her throne and she wears a Grecian costume. Behind the figure of Europe is Ancient History, depicted as an old woman holding a laurel-crowned skull and reading a scroll.

TITLE: The Four Continents: Europe ARTIST(S): Daniel Chester French DATE: 1903-1907 MEDIUM: Sculpture: Tennessee marble; Base: granite. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 76009558 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green, NYC DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: no differences noticed.

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