Bedrich Smetana, Composer
Date Unknown / Frank L. Jirouch / Cleveland
Bust of Czech composer, Smetana, sitting atop a large rectanglar concrete base with inscriptions, a plaque and carved designs. The carved designs on the upper face of the base, just under the sculpture feature ancient people and animals walking, playing music, creating crafts and discovering science all in an orderly procession. In the center of the design, directly under the sculpture, is a seated deity holding a lamp in PR hand and a frame in PL hand.
Location: Czech Cultural Gardens, East Blvd. And Maury St.
Title
Bedrich Smetana, Composer
Description
Bust of Czech composer, Smetana, sitting atop a large rectanglar concrete base with inscriptions, a plaque and carved designs. The carved designs on the upper face of the base, just under the sculpture feature ancient people and animals walking, playing music, creating crafts and discovering science all in an orderly procession. In the center of the design, directly under the sculpture, is a seated deity holding a lamp in PR hand and a frame in PL hand.
Creator
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Relation
Type
Identifier
973
Location City
Location County
Provider Qualifier
Gift of
Location Site
Location Street
East Blvd. And Maury St.
Location Type
Media Base Depth
8 feet
Media Sculpture Height
3 1/2 feet
Media Sculpture Width
2 1/2 feet
Media Sculpture Depth
2 feet
Media Base Height
14 feet
Media Base Width
40 feet
Materials
Inscription
sculptor's signature located on PR side of sculpture