Statue, Institute for Blind Adults, Prague

Statue, Institute for Blind Adults, Prague

Item Information

Title:
Statue, Institute for Blind Adults, Prague
Description:
Statue of a man with clothing and shield that resembles that of a knight. The man has a halo around his head, his palms are together in prayer position, and a large flag resting against his shoulder. His gaze looks up at the heavens. The plinth the statue stands on reads "Pray for Us" in Latin and the following text: Ora Pro Nobis. In memoriam festivitatis primae lustri quinti post fundationem Instituti Coecorum Adultorum in Bohemia celebratae pragae IV. M. Octob. A.1837
Name on Item:
F. S. Fuhrich ; Cam Bohm ; C. F. Merckel
Date:
[ca. 1750–1920]
Format:
Prints
Location:
Perkins School for the Blind
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library
Collection (local):
Blind in Art Collection
Series:
Institutions for the Blind
Subjects:
Blind
Blind in art
Extent:
1 print
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/vx021t05h
Terms of Use:
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
Contact host institution for more information.
Accession #:
AG129_30_0019