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''St. Jerome the Priest'' is a bronze statue, by Ivan Meštrović, located at 2343
(On front of base:)
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Ivan Meštrović donated this work to the Croatian Franciscan Fathers, who commissioned it as Saint Jerome. Jerome was born on the territory of modern Croatia. This Meštrović statue was originally located at the Franciscan Fathers' Abbey on 1359 Monroe Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., and was later moved to the front of the Croatian Embassy on Embassy Row.
The inscription reads:(On front of base:)
See also
*List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 2
This is a list of public art in Ward 2 of Washington, D.C..
This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwork visible inside a museum.
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* * http://dcmemorials.com/index_indiv0001560.htm {{DEFAULTSORT:St. Jerome the Priest (Mestrovic) 1954 establishments in Washington, D.C. 1954 sculptures Bronze sculptures in Washington, D.C. Croatian-American history Croatian art Jerome Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C. Sculptures by Ivan Meštrović Sculptures of men in Washington, D.C. Statues in Washington, D.C.