Saint Thomas More - Baton Rouge, LA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

Statue is located on a corner of the Church parish property, facing Goodwood Blvd. Very nice open brick cove type structure holds the statue. The cove area is within a beautifully landscaped garden, again on a small corner of the property. Statue appeasred to be in great condition, needed a good cleaning. The church parish is located in a quiet residential neighborhood.

Expanded description, from the Smithsonian pages about thiis statue states:
Saint Thomas More, with clefted chin, stands with hands folded and his eyes to heaven. He is dressed in vestments and wears a cross on a chain around his neck. There is a pointed ecclesiastical hat on his head. The sculpture rests on a short base with beveled edges. The sculpture is placed on an elevated foundation with a sloping front that is within a brick alcove.

TITLE: Saint Thomas More ARTIST(S): Unknown DATE: Not listed MEDIUM: Sculpture: Carrara marble; Base: Carrara marble CONTROL NUMBER: IAS LA000386 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: St. Thomas More Catholic Church 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: No plaque located as stated in remarks, Also needs cleaning.

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