Sibyl of the Written Word - Hartford, CT
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The relief sculpture Sibyl of the Written Word is located on the south wall of the entrance to the main branch of the Hartford Public Library at 500 Main Street in Hartford, CT
Waymark Code: WMQXMC
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2016
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In ancient Greece and Rome a sibyl was a woman who was an oracle. "Sibyl of the Written Word" is a 13.5' by 5' by 2.5' allegorical marble sculpture created by Oronzio Maldarelli and carved in place by Pario Tommasi. It was commissioned by the Hartford Public Library in March 1957 and dedicated on August 19, 1958.
This sculpture depicts a woman wearing classical robes standing on a cloud with her left leg exposed. The cloud represents imagination. She is holding an unfurled scroll, which represents the written word, in her right hand.
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 08/19/1958
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Where is this sculpture?:
Hartfodf Public Library
500 Main Street
Hartford, CT United States
06103
Sculptors Name: Oronzio Maldarelli and Pario Tommasi
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