Statue Of Mary is a statue created by French sculptor Denis Foyatier for Marie Amelie. The marble sculpture is currently on display above the high alter at Immaculate Conception Church in New Orleans, United States of America. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
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| 1845/00/00 | Denis Foyatier | Artist | In the late 19C, Denis Foyatier is commissioned to execute a marble statue for Maria Amalia of Naples and Sicily for placement within the Royal Chapel. | ||||
| 1849/00/00 | Following the French Revolution of 1848, which deprived Denis Foyatier of his patron, the sculptor places his "Statue of Mary" upon the market, whence in due course it will make its way to New York City. | French Revolution of 1848 | |||||
| 1850/00/00 | At some point, the Jesuits at Immaculate Conception Church in New Orleans buy Denis Foyatier's solid marble "Statue of Mary" for $1,500. | Immaculate Conception Church, New Orleans | New Orleans | ||||
| 1930/02/06 | The marble "Statue of Mary" by Foyatier is installed in a niche above the high altar of Immaculate Conception Church, New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Particulars for Statue of Mary (Foyatier): | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Art | expression of creative skill and imagination such as painting or sculpture | |
| Art Attribute | French Art | ||
| Material | Marble | granular limestone or dolomite that has been recrystallized under the influence of heat, pressure, and aqueous solutions | |
| Religion | Marian Art | artist depiction of Mary, mother of Jesus | |
| Art Type | Sculpture | ||
| Art Type | Statue | 3 dimensional sculpted figure, typically carved in stone, cast in bronze, or another durable material | |
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