Photograph
"Monumental Oriental Head"
Large Cambodian-styled, cast concrete "Monumental Oriental Head" of a Buddha painted red in Sid's backyard with heavily textured light-colored hair and topknot. With dimensions of 110 x 45 x 78 inches, it sits on a thick base ornamented with medallions bearing symbols of the Zodiac. Figural owls sit beneath the bust on the base and in the space in front. |
Image ID: | 125846 |
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Creation Date: | date unknown |
Creator Name: | Boyum, Sid |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 6986 Box 12 .023.17 |
Original Dimensions: | 35 mm |
For other images of this Buddha sculpture, see image IDs: 122835, 123959, 123964, 123965, 136548 and 136601. |
Sculpture |
Plants |
Trees |
Yards |
Outdoor photography |
Religion |
Zodiac |
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Friends of Sid Boyum, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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