Statue of Josh Gibson
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| Josh Gibson | |
|---|---|
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| Year | April 08, 2009 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°52′26.5″N 77°0′27.1″W / 38.874028°N 77.007528°W | |
| Owner | private |
Josh Gibson is a public artwork by sculptor Omri Amrany, located at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., United States.[1]
Description[edit]
The statue depicts Negro leagues catcher and Baseball Hall of Fame member Josh Gibson batting.
Artist[edit]
Omri Amrany is an Israeli-American best known as a sculptor.
Information[edit]
The sculpture was commissioned by The D.C. Commission for The Arts & Humanities and was unveiled at Nationals Park, on April 8, 2009, by the Gibson Family.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Josh Gibson, (sculpture)". Inventory of American Sculpture. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ "D.C. News Briefs". Washington Post. 2 April 2009. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
External links[edit]
- Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: Nationals Park Artworks Unveiled
- Three Sculptures Unveiled at Nationals Park
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