Bust of George Rogers Clark
| Bust of George Rogers Clark | |
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| Artist | David Mclary |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Plaster, political sculpture |
| Dimensions | 81.28 cm × 50.8 cm × 38.1 cm (32 in × 20 in × 15 in) |
| Location | Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis |
| Owner | Indiana Statehouse |
The Bust of George Rogers Clark is a Public Art political sculpture, made by David McLary. Dated 1985, the plaster bust depicts American Revolutionary War hero and Frontiersman George Rogers Clark. The bust is located in an alcove on the third floor of the Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The bust measures 32x20x15in.;81.28x50.8x38.1cm and sets upon a wooden base measuring approximately 6x19x24.25in; 15x48x61.5cm.[citation needed]
Description
In a frontier-style fringe shirt with lace-up collar, George Rogers Clark looks off to his right. He wears a cowboy hat with the proper left of its brim rolled up. The surface of the bust is rough with a seemingly unrefined style.[citation needed] On the posterior of the proper right shoulder is the artists' engraving which says:
David Mclary
1985
Indiana State Museum
The brass plaque on the wooden base reads:
George Rogers Clark
1752-1818
Indiana Statehouse Collection
Historical Background
The bust is currently located in an alcove on the third floor of the Indiana Statehouse.
Artist
David McLary is an Indianapolis-based artist.