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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

Joan of Arc
Emmanuel Fremiet, 1890 (installed 1948)
* Statue of Joan of Arc
* horse, seated person, flag, weapons
* According to the APA page this piece was originally installed in the park near the East side of the Girard Avenue Bridge. 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, Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+Another Max Buten picture of this piece
+associationforpublicart.org's page for 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

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

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:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+victoriadavila.com

Philadelphian Fountain
CBP Architects, 2024
* fountain
* Replaced the original Philadelphian Fountain
* Steps. The Philadelphian. North side of Pennsylvania Avenue between 24th and 25th.
* 39.966510,-75.178150 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* Exhibits: New
* See also:
+cbparchitects.com
+2401.com

Meher
Khoren Der Harootian, 1975 (dedicated 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:
+1976 picture of this piece at digital.library.temple.edu
+derharootian.com

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

Charioteer of Delphi
Nikos Kerlis, Theodora Papayannis, 1977 (cast from the 5th Century BC original)
* small standing person
* original artist unknown
* 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
* Exhibits: Athletic
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+philamuseum.org

Art Museum North Faces
Julian Abele (Architect), 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
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Julian Abele page
+youtube.com video of a recorded lecture from the Art Museum about the role of Julian Abele in designing the building
+philamuseum.org

Fidelity Mutual Building
Lee Lawrie, 1926 - 1927
* Building renamed in honor of Ruth and Raymond G. 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 Building. 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

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
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+schombergstudios.com
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+philamuseum.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:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+roxypaine.com

Spiral
Collin Robinson, 2014
* abstract snail
* Bike rack. Southwest side of the Perelman Building. Northeast side of Pennsylvania, Southeast of 26th.
* 39.967625,-75.179675 [map] [nearby]
* On the Parkway and Pennsylvania tour
* See also:
+whyy.org article with design drawing for this piece

Ericsson Fountain
Charles L. Borie, Jr. (Architect), 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
+philadelphiabuildings.org's Horace Trumbauer page
+wikipedia.org's Clarence Zantzinger page
+wikipedia.org's John Ericsson page
+wikipedia.org's Eakins Oval 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, owl, 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:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Carl Paul Jennewein page
+philamuseum.org

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, Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Jesus page
+sfxoratory.org

The Mounted Amazon Attacked by a Panther
August Kiss, 1839 (cast 1929)
* seated person, horse, cat, spear
* also listed as "Amazon"
* 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:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's August Kiss page
+philamuseum.org

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
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's stikman page

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
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Mark di Suvero page

Art Museum Steps Fountain
Julian Abele (Architect), 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
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Julian Abele page
+youtube.com video of a recorded lecture from the Art Museum about the role of Julian Abele in designing the building
+philamuseum.org

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
* Exhibits: Unidentified Artists
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Rocky Balboa page
+philamuseum.org

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
+philamuseum.org

Prometheus Strangling the Vulture
Jacques Lipchitz, 1944 (cast 1953)
* standing person, vulture
* Front steps. Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965585,-75.180960 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Jacque Lipchitz page
+philamuseum.org

Curve I
Ellsworth Kelly, 1973
* geometric steel plate
* On the street side of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966825,-75.181625 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+ellsworthkelly.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Ellsworth Kelly page
+ellsworthkelly.org
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

The Lion Fighter
Albert Wolff, 1858 (cast 1892, installed 1929)
* 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:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Albert Wolff page
+philamuseum.org

Chief Justice John Marshall
William Wetmore Story, 1883
* Statue of John Marshall
* seated person, chair
* inscription: Chief Justice of the United States 1801-1835. As soldier he fought that the nation might come into being. As expounder of the Constitution he gave it length of days.
* On a traffic island behind the Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966200,-75.181800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's William Wetmore Story page
+wikipedia.org's John Marshall page
+philamuseum.org

Major General Peter Muhlenberg
J. Otto Schweizer, 1910
* Statue of John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
* standing person, group of people, church interior, pulpit and pews, book, hat
* inscription:
front:
"There is a time for all things - a time to preach and a time to fight, and now is the to fight"
Farewell sermon in the church at Woodstock, VA, 1776
right:
1776, Charleston, Sullivans Island, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point, Petersburg, Yorktown, 1781
left:
Member of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, 1784
Vice President of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1785
Member of the first, third, and sixth Congress of the U.S.
U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1801
President of the German Society of Pennsylvania, 1788 and 1802-1807
* Behind the Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966600,-75.181950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious, Moved, War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1913 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's J. Otto Schweizer page
+wikipedia.org's John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg page
+philamuseum.org

Bench and Table (Enlarged Version/Concentric)
Scott Burton, 2001 (fabricated)
* furniture
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Art Museum Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967100,-75.181450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+uchicago.edu's page for their original size version of this piece
+thebroad.org's page for their original size version of this piece
+middlebury.edu's page for their original size version of this piece
+delart.org's page for their original size version of this piece
+wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Art Museum Cherub
Julian Abele (Architect), 1928
* small upright winged person
* Over the back door. Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966075,-75.181700 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Julian Abele page
+youtube.com video of a recorded lecture from the Art Museum about the role of Julian Abele in designing the building
+philamuseum.org

Two-Part Chair
Scott Burton, 1986 (fabricated 2002)
* small chair
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967190,-75.181410 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+a commentary about Two Part Chair by David J. Getsy at squarespace.com
+wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Bell
Toshiko Takaezu, 1986
* bell
* On the street side of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966835,-75.181775 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+philamuseum.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Toshiko Takaezu page
+toshikotakaezufoundation.org
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Rock Chair
Scott Burton, 1981
* small chair
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967175,-75.181450 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+William Cooke Studio's picture of a different Rock Chair by the same artist at instagram.com
+Hanne Therkildsen's picture of a different Rock Chair by the same artist at flickr.com
+wikipedia.org's Scott Burton page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Giant Three-Way Plug, Scale A
Claes Oldenburg, 1970 (installed 2010)
* big electric plug
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966950,-75.181950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+blog post about the St. Louis Art Museum's copy of this piece at slam.org
+wikipedia.org's Claes Oldenburg page
+publicartarchive.org's Claes Oldenburg page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Stephen Girard
John Massey Rhind, 1897
* Statue of Stephen Girard
* standing person, groups of people, hats, buildings, ship, anchor, plants, barrels, rope, parasol
* inscription:
front:
1750-1831
Mariner and Merchant
back:
Philadelphia's greatest philanthropist
Erected by the alumni of Girard College and the people of this city and commonwealth, 1897
* Behind the Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966350,-75.182350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Moved
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1912 picture of this piece outside City Hall
+wikipedia.org's John Massey Rhind page
+wikipedia.org's Stephen Girard page
+philamuseum.org

Art Museum Roof Ornaments
Julian Abele (Architect), 1928
* griffins (museum logo, after the fact), gazelles, plants
* Best seen on top of the South pediment.
* Around the roof. Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.965000,-75.181015 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Favorites
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Julian Abele page
+youtube.com video of a recorded lecture from the Art Museum about the role of Julian Abele in designing the building
+philamuseum.org

General Anthony Wayne
John Gregory, 1937
* Statue of Anthony Wayne
* seated person, horse, sword, hat
* In front of the Art Museum. 25th and the Parkway.
* 39.964750,-75.180950 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's John Gregory page
+wikipedia.org's Anthony Wayne page
+philamuseum.org

Lips
Franz West, 2012
* big abstract standing people
* Was in the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden on Art Museum Drive. Removed November 2015 and returned to the West Foundation in Vienna. The Museum now says it was a temporary loan, but the original article on the Museum's site said "Created specifically for the Garden's Lower Terrace, Lips (2012) is the last commission West realized prior to his untimely death in July of 2012 and will serve as a testament to the powerful legacy of the artist's influential work."
* 39.967275,-75.181900 [map] [nearby]
* Exhibits: Missing
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Franz West page

Gift
William G. Tucker, 2005 (edition 2/3)
* abstract partial people
* In the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.966950,-75.182275 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+philamuseum.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's William G. Tucker page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

General Casimir Pulaski
Sidney Waugh, 1947
* Statue of Casimir Pulaski
* standing person, sword, plant
* inscription:
1748-1779
Native of Poland
General of the Continental Army
Despairing of liberty in his native land he volunteered his services to the American Patriots.
Gave his life at the siege of Savannah.
* Part of the William M. Reilly Memorial. On the hill, South side of Kelly Drive, West of 26th.
* 39.966850,-75.182400 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: War
* See also:
+Max Buten's picture of this piece
+phillyhistory.org 1959 picture of this piece
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+wikipedia.org's Sidney Waugh page
+wikipedia.org's Casimir Pulaski page
+associationforpublicart.org's William M. Reilly Memorial page

Steps (Philadelphia)
Sol LeWitt, 2010 (realized)
* abstract steps
* West end of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967100,-75.182300 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Pyramid (Philadelphia)
Sol LeWitt, 2010 (realized)
* abstract pyramid
* West end of the Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive (25th and Kelly Drive to the Spring Garden Bridge).
* 39.967150,-75.182350 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Sol LeWitt page
+theolinstudio.com's Anne d'Harnoncourt Sculpture Garden page

Art Museum Student Entrance Face
Julian Abele (Architect), 1928
* face, crown
* Above the student entrance. Art Museum. Anne d'Harnocourt Drive at the Spring Garden Bridge.
* 39.965150,-75.182050 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* See also:
+wikipedia.org's Julian Abele page
+youtube.com video of a recorded lecture from the Art Museum about the role of Julian Abele in designing the building
+philamuseum.org

Gate
* surf, palm trees, jellyfish
* Gate. South side of Perot, West of 23rd.
* 39.967975,-75.175648 [map] [nearby]
* On the Fairmount tour
* Exhibits: New, Unidentified Artists

Tiger at Bay
Albino Manca, 1965
* tiger
* Also listed as "Tiger"
* Kelly Drive, just West of Fairmount, across from the Azalea Garden.
* 39.968425,-75.182165 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+associationforpublicart.org's page for this piece
+nationalacademy.emuseum.com's Albino Manca page