Irish Cross (Salt Lake City)
| Irish Cross | |
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_-_356.jpg) The sculpture in 2021 | |
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| Year | 1989 |
| Medium | Steel sculpture |
| Dimensions | 370 cm × 150 cm × 20 cm (144 in × 60 in × 8 in) |
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| 40°44′49.1″N 111°55′14.6″W / 40.746972°N 111.920722°W | |
Irish Cross is a sculpture by an unknown artist, installed in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
Description
[edit]The steel[1] sculpture of a Celtic cross represents Ireland in Jordan Park's International Peace Gardens.[2] It measures approximately 12 ft. x 5 ft. x 8 in., and rests on a concrete base which is approximately 10 in. tall and has a 24-inch diameter.[3]
History
[edit]The sculpture was dedicated on September 30, 1989, and is meant to symbolize eternity, everlasting power, and glory.[4] It is modeled after ancient crosses in Ireland, which stood to honor individuals of historical importance.[4] The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1994.[3]
References
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- ^ "National Register of Historic Places nomination for the International Peace Gardens" (PDF). March 26, 2014. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021 – via slcdocs.com.
- ^ "Irish Cross". Utah Cultural Alliance. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "(Irish Cross), (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "International Peace Gardens". www.slc.gov. Salt Lake City Public Lands Department. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 22 Oct 2024.
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