E. W. Marland ~ Ponca City, OK - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

County of Statue: Kay County
Location of Statue: 5th St. & Grand St., city hall, Ponca City
Artist: Jo Davidson (1883-1952), Sculptor
Architect: John Duncan Forsyth
Fabricator: Pryse Monument

Monument Text:

1874         1941
E. W. MARLAND
Pioneer Oil Developer

Philanthropist & Humanitarian

Leader in Developing the Economy
Culture and Beauty of Ponca City

Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue

Governor of Oklahoma

United States Congressman
Proper Description of Statue: "Seated figure of E. W. Marland is installed on a square base. The figure wears a suit with vest and tie. His proper right arm rest on the arm of the chair and his proper left hand grips the other chair arm." ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum

Remarks: "Originally installed on the Marland Estate, the sculpture was moved in 1951 to its present site. It had been commissioned by Ernest Whitworth (E. W.) Marland along with sculpted portraits of his wife and son. Marland was a businessman and one-time Governor of Oklahoma. The sculpture was moved after being found on the estate, which had since become the property of two religious orders. When it was dedicated in 1951, it was deeded to the City by the Marland family. The site was a civic center in 1951 and it is now City Hall." ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum

Life Story can be found here: Wikipedia and here: Life Story of E.W. Marland

TITLE: E. W. Marland ARTIST(S): Jo Davidson DATE: Between 1927 and 1930. Relocated 1951. Dedicated 1951 MEDIUM: Sculpture: painted French limestone; Base: pink Carolina granit CONTROL NUMBER: IAS OK000282 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: 5th St. & Grand St., city hall lawn, Ponca City, OK 76701 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None noticed

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