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[[Image:Charles Linn statue sketch.jpg|right|thumb|Medenica's sketch for the statue]] | [[Image:Charles Linn statue sketch.jpg|right|thumb|Medenica's sketch for the statue]] | ||
The '''Charles Linn statue''' is a portrait statue of [[Charles Linn]] commissioned from [[Branko Medenica]] and dedicated | The '''Charles Linn statue''' is a portrait statue of [[Charles Linn]] commissioned from [[Branko Medenica]] and dedicated in the southeast quadrant of [[Linn Park]] on [[May 29]], [[2013]]. | ||
The statue was commissioned by the [[Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society]] in honor of their campaign chairman, [[Arthur Henley]], a descendent of Linn. | The 8-foot-tall statue was commissioned by the [[Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society]] in honor of their campaign chairman, [[Arthur Henley]], a descendent of Linn. | ||
Though Medenica added a beard, the statue's appearance was based on an oil portrait hanging in the [[Linn-Henley Research Library]]. The banker and industrialist stands looking straight ahead with his hand resting on a short column with relief panels illustrating episodes from his life and career. | |||
Medenica supervised the installation of the 800-pound statue on its 5-foot-tall granite base on [[May 28]], 2013. It was dedicated the following day during ceremonies marking "World MS Day". | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (January 23, 2012) "Statue coming in 2013 for Charles H. Linn, namesake of Birmingham's Linn Park." ''Birmingham News'' | * Bryant, Joseph D. (January 23, 2012) "Statue coming in 2013 for Charles H. Linn, namesake of Birmingham's Linn Park." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Natta, Andre (May 28, 2013) "[http://bhamterminal.com/blog/2013/05/28/charles-linn-statue-installed/ Statue of Linn Park’s namesake to be unveiled Wednesday]" ''The Terminal'' | |||
[[Category:Sculpture]] | [[Category:Sculpture]] | ||
[[Category:2013 works]] | [[Category:2013 works]] | ||
[[Category:Linn Park]] | [[Category:Linn Park]] | ||
Revision as of 14:57, 28 May 2013
The Charles Linn statue is a portrait statue of Charles Linn commissioned from Branko Medenica and dedicated in the southeast quadrant of Linn Park on May 29, 2013.
The 8-foot-tall statue was commissioned by the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of their campaign chairman, Arthur Henley, a descendent of Linn.
Though Medenica added a beard, the statue's appearance was based on an oil portrait hanging in the Linn-Henley Research Library. The banker and industrialist stands looking straight ahead with his hand resting on a short column with relief panels illustrating episodes from his life and career.
Medenica supervised the installation of the 800-pound statue on its 5-foot-tall granite base on May 28, 2013. It was dedicated the following day during ceremonies marking "World MS Day".
References
- Bryant, Joseph D. (January 23, 2012) "Statue coming in 2013 for Charles H. Linn, namesake of Birmingham's Linn Park." Birmingham News
- Natta, Andre (May 28, 2013) "Statue of Linn Park’s namesake to be unveiled Wednesday" The Terminal