1 Rockefeller Plaza Art, NY, NY

1 Rockefeller Plaza

GPS: N40° 45.500; W073° 58.726

Short Description:

Four bas-relief sculptures adorn the walls of 1 Rockefeller Plaza.

Long Description:

Progress

by

Lee Oscar Lawrie

1937

The polychrome limestone Art Deco bas-relief sculpture,  Progress, is located above the north, 49th Street,   façade  of 1 Rockefeller Center. The central figure, Columbia, is carrying an olive branch of peace and a bowl of flames symbolizing power. She stands behind an eagle which is landing and before the mythological winged horse, Pegasus, which is taking off.

Industry

by

Carl Paul Jennewein

1937

The intaglio and gilded 8' high Art Deco sculpture, Industry, is located to the left of the, west,  main entrance to 1 Rockefeller Plaza. A bare-chested worker is leaning on a large sledge hammer.

Agriculture

by

Carl Paul Jennewein

1937

The intaglio and gilded 8' high Art Deco sculpture, Industry, is located to the right of the, west, main entrance to 1 Rockefeller Plaza. A bare-chested worker is holding a sickle. To his right are four stalks of wheat.

Joy of Life

by

Attilio Piccrilli

1937

Joy of Life is located above the south, 48th Street, entrance to 1 Rockefeller Plaza. This polychrome and gilded limestone Art Deco bas-relief sculpture depicts Bacchus, the god of wine and wine making, sitting on the ground holding a bunch of grapes above his head.  He is surround by six male and female figures. Two on the right are holding vessels. All have golden hair. All are awaiting Bacchus' instructions.

Man and Nature

by

Carl Milles

These three large wooden sculptures are located on the west wall of the lobby of 1 Rockefeller Plaza. The upper piece has a nymph resting amid the foliage. The middle piece of the triptych depicts a woodsman on a horse. A small mechanical bird above the figure chirps on the hour. The lower piece shows a faun pushing away vegetation.