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Cross
* Symbol of Jesus
* idea
* inscription: Remember the Unborn Innocents
* In front of St. Francis Xavier. Northeast corner, 24th and Green.
* 39.965925,-75.177200 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+sfxoratory.org

Symbiosis
Roxy Paine, 2011
* big trees
* Between the Parkway and Pennsylvania at 24th.
* 39.965400,-75.178100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+roxypaine.com

Iroquois
Mark di Suvero, 1983 (installed 2007)
* big abstract assemblage
* Between the Parkway and Pennsylvania at 24th.
* 39.965050,-75.177800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Mark di Suvero page

Philadelphian Fountain
1963
* fountain
* This fountain has many different configurations
* Steps. North side of Pennsylvania Avenue between 24th and 25th.
* 39.966510,-75.178150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's entry for the building

Charioteer of Delphi
1976 (given to the city)
* small standing person
* Copy of 5th Century BC original
* inscription:
From the cradle of democracy in the ancient world to the cradle of democracy in the new world. From the people of Greece to the people of America.
* East side of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965400,-75.179275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

stikman (25th and Pennsylvania SE)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* Crosswalk. East side of 25th, in the Southeastbound lanes of Pennsylvania..
* 39.966475,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

Ericsson Fountain
Charles L. Borie, Jr., Horace Trumbauer (Architect), Clarence Zantzinger (Architect), 1933
* In memory of John Ericsson
* fountain
* Date and artist attribution are from a 1939 WPA Guide Book
* inscription:
Dedicated to the memory of Captain John Ericsson, scientist, inventor, patriot. Born in Sweden July 31, 1803. Died in America, the country of his adoption, March 8, 1889.
* West end of Eakins Oval. Parkway at 24th.
* 39.964610,-75.178700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1934 picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1961 picture of this piece
+philadelphiabuildings.org Charles L. Borie, Jr. page
+Horace Trumbauer page from philadelphiabuildings.org
+wikipedia.org's Clarence Zantzinger page
+wikipedia.org's John Ericsson page
+wikipedia.org's Eakins Oval page

Rocky
A. Thomas Schomberg, 1980
* Statue of Rocky Balboa
* standing person, boxing gear
* This statue has had several homes, including the top of the Art Museum steps and the Spectrum steps. It was moved to the current location September, 2006. The first picture is from the current location. The second picture is from the Spectrum.
* East side of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965125,-75.179300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Athletic, Favorites, Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+schombergstudios.com
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

Joan of Arc
Emmanuel Fremiet, 1890 (listed dates vary widely)
* Statue of Joan of Arc
* horse, seated person, flag, weapons
* Most sources list Joan of Arc's dates as 1412-1431.
* inscription:
Jeanne D'Arc
1409-1431
* 25th and Kelly Drive.
* 39.966500,-75.179175 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Religious
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+bronze-gallery.com's Emmanuel Fremiet page
+wikipedia.org's Joan of Arc page

stikman (25th and Pennsylvania NW)
stikman
* small abstract lines, standing person
* West of the crosswalk. West side of 25th, in the Northwestbound lanes of Pennsylvania..
* 39.966850,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

Jesus
* Statue of Jesus
* standing person, sacred heart symbol
* On the front lawn of the Convent of Divine Love. South side of Green, West of 22nd.
* 39.965350,-75.174500 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Unidentified
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+adorationsisters.org

stikmen (25th and Kelly Drive)
stikman
* small abstract standing people
* Crosswalk. West corner, 25th and Kelly Drive.
* 39.966450,-75.179535 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

Art Museum North Pediment
Carl Paul Jennewein, 1932 (Museum website says 1933)
* group of people, some standing, some sitting or lying, winged person, headgear, staff, sun, sword, furniture, musical instrument, snake, lion
* North Pediment. Front of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965625,-75.180275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Carl Paul Jennewein page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

Gamekeeper's Night Dog
Victoria Davila, 1989
* dog
* Pennsylvania, 25th, and Fairmount.
* 39.967200,-75.178900 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+victoriadavila.com

Amazon
August Kiss, 1837
* seated person, horse, cat, spear
* At the foot of the steps of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964950,-75.179650 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's August Kiss page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

Convent of Divine Love
Paul Monaghan, 1914 (date of building)
* Relief of winged Jesus
* sitting, standing, winged people, sword, dove, sun, dragon heads, symbols
* inscription:
Chapel Entrance: Venite Jesum Adoremus
:Convent Entrance: Come holy spirit. Beneath the shadow of thy wings we dwell.
* Whole building. Convent of Divine Love. Southwest corner, 22nd and Green.
* 39.965285,-75.174400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Gargoyles
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org entry for the building
+philadelphiabuildings.org Paul Monaghan entry
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+adorationsisters.org

Meher
Khoren der Harootian, 1976
* Statue of Meher
* standing, sitting, and lying people, cross, human bones, helmets, weapons, buildings, mountains, plants, horses, vulture, water, sun
* inscription:
On this day, April 24, 1976, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the martyrdom of the Armenian nation and celebrating the bicentennial year of American independence, we Americans of Armenian heritage in eternal gratitude to God dedicate this monument to our adopted land of the United States.
Meher - A legendary figure of inspiring power symbolizing the invincible faith of the Armenian people, the first nation to embrace Christianity (301 AD).
Keeping Watch over the cultural heritage of Armenia.
Day of Infamy, April 24, 1915 the genocide and martyrdom of the Armenian Nation.
St. Vartan at the battle of Avarayr (451 AD). History's first defense of the Christian faith.
Mid the ashes of the martyrs, mother and child look to freedom for Armenia and all nations.
* South side of Kelly Drive, West of 25th.
* 39.966500,-75.179800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious, War
* See also:
+derharootian.com

The Washington Monument
Rudolf Siemering, 1897 (restored 1997)
* Monument to George Washington
* big fountains, groups of people, standing people, sitting and reclining people, alligator, bears, birds, bison and oxen, elk and moose, fish, horses, snake, plants, shells, weapons, drum, net, hats, Pennsylvania State Seal
* West end of Eakins Oval. Parkway at 24th.
* 39.964250,-75.179150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org 1910 picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Rudolf Siemering page
+wikipedia.org's George Washington page
+wikipedia.org's Eakins Oval page

Art Museum North Faces
1928
* faces, crowns
* There are two faces on the North side of the Museum. The first is over a large empty niche where Anne d'Haroncourt Drive meets 25th and Kelly. The next is over the North entrance just up the hill.
* Walls. North side of the Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966200,-75.180150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

Art Museum Steps Fountain
1928
* fountain, fish
* Along the front steps. Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964950,-75.180100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Favorites, Unidentified
* See also:
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

stikman (Pennsylvania and Fairmount)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* These are usually stuck onto the asphalt. It may have been moved to the control box when the street was repaved.
* Traffic light control box, Northeast corner, Pennsylvania and Fairmount.
* 39.967340,-75.179260 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

Rocky Footprints
1993 (approximate)
* In honor of Rocky Balboa
* small symbolic footprints
* Top of the steps. Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965115,-75.180320 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

Courtship
Henry Mitchell, 1958
* Memorial to Henry M. Phillips
* horses, fountain
* Plaza. Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965325,-75.180600 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+phillyhistory.org picture of this piece
+cantonartcollection.com's Henry Mitchell bio
+wikipedia.org's Henry Myer Phillips page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Lion Fighter
Albert Wolff, 1928
* seated person, spear, horse, lion
* At the foot of the steps of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964575,-75.180100 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Albert Wolff page
+Philadelphia Museum of Art

Fidelity Mutual Building
Lee Lawrie, 1926 - 1927
* Building renamed in honor of Raymond G. Perelman and Ruth Perelman
* big and small people standing sitting, furniture, weapons, kite, ships, tools and machines, dogs, horses, alligators, elephants, owls, squirrels, buildings, trains, plants, symbols and words
* Originally an insurance building. Donated to the Art Museum by the Perelmans. The pictures here are only a representative sampling of the art.
* inscription:
Pennsylvania side:
In the honor and perpetuity of the family is founded the state. In the nobler life of the household is the nobler life of mankind.
26th side:
He labors best who loves best : the finest work of a man's life is to open the doors of opportunity to those who depend on him.
* The whole building. Perelman Annex. Northwest corner of Fairmount and Pennsylvania.
* 39.967490,-75.179490 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: Labor
* See also:
+philadelphiabuildings.org's page for the building
+Max Buten's picture of one of the reliefs
+Another Max Buten picture of one of the reliefs
+wikipedia.org's Lee Lawrie page
+wikipedia.org's Raymond G. Perlman page

Eli Kirk Price Fountain
1969 (approximate)
* In memory of Eli Kirk Price II
* fountain
* Despite being a twin of the Ericsson fountain, this piece was built much later. It is not visible in a 1966 aerial photograph of Eakins Oval. There is a 1969 picture of it in the Temple Digital Collections.
* inscription:
In memory of Eli Kirk Price 1860-1933 whose wisdom and dedication were responsible for the development of the Parkway and the Art Museum.
* West end of Eakins Oval. Parkway at 24th.
* 39.963900,-75.179625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+aerial photograph of Eakins Oval from 1966 without this piece
+Temple Digital Collections picture of this piece from 1969
+philadelphiabuildings.org page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Eli Kirk Price II page
+wikipedia.org's Eakins Oval page

Spiral
Collin Robinson, 2014
* abstract snail
* Bike rack. Southwest side of the Perelman Annex. Northeast side of Pennsylvania, Southeast of 26th.
* 39.967625,-75.179675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour

stikman (Kelly Drive and Fairmount)
stikman
* small abstract standing person
* Crosswalk. South corner, Kelly Drive and Fairmount.
* 39.967210,-75.180510 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page