John Barry Tablet Explained

John Barry Tablet
Artist:John Francis Paramino
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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John Barry Tablet (also known as Commodore John Barry) is a tablet with a portrait bust in relief of naval officer John Barry by John Francis Paramino, installed in Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.[1]

Description

The rectangular tablet features a portrait bust in relief of Barry. An inscription below reads: .[1]

History

The original sculpture was commissioned by the City of Boston in 1948 and cast in bronze in 1949. After being stolen, a granite copy was commissioned and installed in 1977. The original was returned and became part of the collection of the Constitution Museum.[1]

The work was surveyed as part of the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Barry Tablet, (sculpture). . . November 2, 2019.