Marble sculpture of Our Lady of Grace, erected in memory of the class of 1943A alumni who gave their lives in World War II.
Artwork Details
Medium
Marble
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Frank E. Alessi
Role
Designer
Date made
circa 1947
Time Period
20th Century
Notes
The Hawk reported in the October 24, 1947 issue that Frank E. Alessi was the “architect” of the statue. Since the word “architect” was used instead of “sculptor,” Alessi’s contribution would have been in the design, crafting, and inscriptions on the granite base.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Statue
Height
58 in
Width
26 in
Depth
14 in
Dimension Description
Base of statue
Height
2 in
Width
14-1/2 in
Depth
14 in
Dimension Description
Plinth
Height
47 in
Width
34-1/2 in
Depth
23 in
Dimension Description
Base of plinth
Height
7 in
Width
52 in
Depth
34 in
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Credit Line
Label
Gift of the friends and relatives of the class of 1943A alumni who gave their lives in World War II
