Statue of Josh Gibson
Josh Gibson is a public artwork by sculptor Omri Amrany, located at the Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., United States.[1]
| Josh Gibson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Year | April 08, 2009 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38°52′26.5″N 77°0′27.1″W | |
| Owner | private |
Description
The statue depicts Negro League catcher and Baseball Hall of Fame member Josh Gibson batting.
Artist
Omri Amrany is an Israeli-American best known as a sculptor.
Information
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]
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See also
- Artworks commemorating African Americans in Washington, D.C.
References
- "Josh Gibson, (sculpture)". Inventory of American Sculpture. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- D.C. News Briefs
External links
- http://nats320.blogspot.com/2009/04/nationals-park-artworks-unveiled.html
- http://natsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2009/04/three-sculptures-unveiled-at-nationals.html
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