Metallurgical Science - Allentown, PA - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The piece, along with its companion, "The Metallurgical Worker (The Puddler) is located in Allentown's Art Park on Fifth street.

Commissioned by steel magnate Charles Schwab in 1902, the pieces were destined for Schwab's private art gallery at his mansion in New York City. Schwab was the president of US Steel when he project began, but by the time of completion he was then heads of Bethlehem Steel.

The pieces became property of Bethlehem Steel, and were eventually donated to the City of Allentown in 1982.

The pieces were created by renowned French sculptor Jean-Leon Gerome.

This one was an allegorical representation of scientific metallurgy. Dressed in classical-style robes, the female figure has steel-making equipment at her feet. She is representing advances in the steelmaking industry.

The pieces are included in the Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Metallurgical Science Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jean-Leon Gerome Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1903 Materials used: Bronze on a bronze base, cement plinth. Location: Allentown Arts Park

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