Knowledge Combatting Ignorance, (sculpture)

Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery

Object Details

sculptor
Storrs, John 1885-1956
Riedy, James L., "Chicago Sculpture," Chicago: University of Illinois Press, 1981.
Summary
A partially nude male figure representing Knowledge combats Ignorance personified in the form of a serpent.
1933-1934
Control number
IAS 87820148
Type
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location
Located Chicago Illinois
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Topic
Allegory--Quality--Prudence
Allegory--Quality--Ignorance
Figure male--Full length
Figure male--Nude
Fantasy--Animal--Snake
Record ID
siris_ari_302638
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