| Version |
Large |
Dimensions
(Length x Height x Width) |
39 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 10 in. |
| Provenance |
The artist; [?]; John Mather Wallis, Pennsylvania; Descent through family to John Mather Wallis, Dallas, TX; [William E. Johnson Fine Arts, Dallas, Texas, 2001]; present owner |
| Acquisition Date |
2002 |
| Foundry |
JNO Williams, INC. Bronze Foundry N.Y. |
| Foundry Mark |
None visible |
| Inscriptions |
APHIMINSTER PROCTOR, top of base; 1898 / GOLD MEDAL / PARIS EXPOSITION / 1900, top front edge of base; Paris, rear edge of base; COPY RT 1899, rear forward, proper left: COPY RT 1899, top left of base; PRESENTED TO / JOHN MATHER WALLIS / UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT / BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE VARIOUS SHOPS / OF THE PENNA R.R. DIVISION. THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY / DECEMBER 31st 1902, bronze plaque front edge of base |
| Signature |
A. PHIMISTER PROCTOR |
| Casting Method |
Sand cast |
| Model Date |
1895-1897 |
| Copyright Date |
copy rt 1899 |
| Accession Number |
2002.5 |
| Commentary |
Although this casting has no foundry mark, its underpinnings resemble one owned by the National Gallery of Canada which was cast by Jno. Williams Inc. after 1905. |
| Record modified |
2017-06-27 |
