life size
©1979-1980
Commissioned by the State of Illinois to create a life size bronze full figure sculpture of the late Mayor Richard J. Daley.
The commission was decided on the basis of a statewide invitational competition from which two finalists were chosen to make models for the proposed sculpture. A one-third life size model, as well as a life size head study, was made by each of the finalists.
Final selection was made by a special advisory committee which included, among others, current Chicago Mayor, Richard M. Daley.
The memorial statue was completed in 1980, and was dedicated and installed in the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda on June 23, 1981.
1979
