Portrait Bust of Roberto Clemente
Object number2003.162.1
Artist
Susan Wagner
Date1993
MediumClay; Wood; Paint
Credit LineGift of Susan Wagner
DescriptionSmall-scale bust of a man wearing a baseball jersey and cap. It is done in oil-based clay and painted dark gold. Bust sits on clay platform that is mounted to a square plywood platform.Dimensionsstatue heigh-15"; with platform 16.75"platform width-18"
SignedOn back "Susan/Wagner / 1993 / LMT / ED".
Historical NotesThis bust of Roberto Clemente was created by donor Susan Wagner. The artist sculpted this bust in 1993 to secure the commission for the the Clemente statue that was later dedicated at Three Rivers Stadium and is now standing outside PNC Park.
Related person
Roberto Clemente Walker
(1934 - 1972)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
On View
On viewCollections
Susan Wagner
Jean Hugo
1983
