Indian Mother and Child / John J. Boyle

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Art Item Information

©Gilcrease Museum

Title(s):

Indian Mother and Child; Stone Age in America

Creator(s):

John J. Boyle (Artist)

Culture:

American

Date:

1886

Materials/Techniques:

bronze

Classification:

Sculpture

Object Type:

Bronze Sculpture

Credit Line:

Gift of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation, 1964

Accession No:

08.101

Previous Number(s):

0876.101; 39633

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 29in. (73.7cm)
Width: 12 1/2in. (31.8cm)
Depth: 12 1/2in. (31.8cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

John J. Boyle

Role(s):

Artist

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Boyle, John Joseph

Birth Date:

1851

Death Date:

1917

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American sculptor, born 1851 or 1852, died 1917

Gender:

male

Events:

active (professional function)

Note:

Comment on works: sculptor

Inscriptions: Inscribed, "Roman Bronze Works NY" and "BOYLE. r(?)" on side of base, cast; Inscribed in red paint, "19.50" above BOYLE; Inscribed in black ink or paint, "6460" on back of dress; Inscribed in red paint, "6460" and "65" under base

Signed: Signed, "Boyle"

Tags and Search Terms

Tags:

bear, children (people by age group), dress (culture-related concept), mothers, Native American, necklaces, tomahawks (weapons), women

Cite this Page

Boyle, John. Indian Mother and Child. 08.101. 1886. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/08101 (08/14/2017).

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