Legacy of Literature
2002 / Rosalind Cook / Hamilton
This life-size bronze work depicts an older gentleman with a book open in his lap, reading from it with two juveniles. A young male holding additional books sits at his feet on his proper right, while a younger female child standings, leaning into his embrace on his proper left.
The work was obtained through the efforts of the Hamilton, Ohio City of Sculpture, Inc. project.
Location: Outside Hamilton Welcome Center, 1 High St
Title
Legacy of Literature
Description
This life-size bronze work depicts an older gentleman with a book open in his lap, reading from it with two juveniles. A young male holding additional books sits at his feet on his proper right, while a younger female child standings, leaning into his embrace on his proper left.
The work was obtained through the efforts of the Hamilton, Ohio City of Sculpture, Inc. project.
The work was obtained through the efforts of the Hamilton, Ohio City of Sculpture, Inc. project.
Creator
Date
2002
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Relation
Type
Identifier
2078
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
southeast corner of Monument & High Streets
Provider Qualifier
A gift from
Provider Entity
James Antenen Steward, M.D./Terrill Lynne Steward
Location Site
Location Street
1 High St
Location Type
Artist Notes
Media Sculpture Height
5 feet
Media Sculpture Width
5 feet, 6 inches
Media Sculpture Depth
5 feet
Installation Date
April 12, 2002
Materials
Inscription
From accompanying plaque:
"This sculpture is dedicated to/all children in their search for/enjoyment and knowledge/through reading."
"This sculpture is dedicated to/all children in their search for/enjoyment and knowledge/through reading."
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