Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
World War II Memorial Design, Fabrication, and Installation Process Photograph |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Collection |
Raymond Kaskey Collection |
Catalog Number |
2013.8.2.4338 |
Description |
Process Photograph from the World War II Memorial. MOB of Women. Two women in uniform, one adjusting backpack. |
Context |
The World War II Memorial is a national memorial in the United States dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The memorial consists of 56 granite pillars, decorated with bronze laurel wreaths, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, surrounding an oval plaza and fountain. On its short axis is a memorial wall of gold stars representing the fallen, and opposite, a sloped and stepped entrance plaza leading up to the oval from 17th Street. Its initial design was submitted by Austrian-American architect Friedrich St. Florian. Raymond Kaskey was commissioned to design the decorative elements of the memorial, including the 24 bronze bas relief panels depicting the lives of Americans during the War, in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In contrast to the allegorical work throughout the Memorial, these scenes show real men and women at home and overseas, and are based on extensive research into the experiences of varied groups during the conflict.. |
Place |
Washington, DC |
Date |
7/1/2003 |
Photographer |
Raymond Kaskey |
Orig/Copy |
Original |
Medium |
Color Photograph |
Object Category |
8: Communication Objects |
Related Event |
World War II |
Donor |
Kaskey Studio, Inc |