Christ of the Loop - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 52.974 W 087° 37.878
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A giant crucifix designed by Latvian sculptor Arvid Strauss and executed by Chicago artist J. Watts called "Christ of the Loop" fills the Gothic arch in the center of the main marble facade at the downtown Catholic St. Peter's Church.
Waymark Code: WM7H63
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2009
Views: 6
The 18-foot, 26-ton Georgia pink marble sculpture was commissioned in 1950 by the Franciscan Fathers, Brothers, and Benefactors of the religious order that runs the church. It sits in front of a stained glass window dedicated to Mary, Queen of Peace.
Other than this window the body of the basilica-planned church is windowless, with walls lined by 10 recessed marble panels depicting the life of St. Francis.
From the Arts Inventory site:
Towering in an arch of the church's facade is a monumental Christ figure on a cross.
Sculpture: Approx. 18 x 12 x 2 ft. (26 tons).
J. Watts and two assistants cut the sculpture from marble.
TITLE: Christ of the Loop
ARTIST(S): Strauss, Arvid, sculptor. Watts, J., assistant.
DATE: 1950. 1951.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: Georgia pink marble.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 87580017
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
110 West Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602-4196
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