Bust By Harriet G. Moore
A bronze bust of Maraschi resides on the campus and in the collection the University of San Francisco. The bust, sculpted by Harriet G. Moore and founded by Artworks Foundry, was cast in 1985. It is 22 1/2 x 21 x 13 in. and sits on a concrete base that is 47 x 47 1/2 x 47 1/2 in. The sculpture is signed and dated by Moore. It is a portrait bust of Maraschi and shows him wearing a priest's hat and robe. A plaque on the front of the base reads:
- REV. ANTHONY JOSEPH MARASCHI, S. J.
- (1820-1897)
- FIRST PRESIDENT OF ST. IGNATIUS ACADEMY
- 1855-1859
- AND
- FIRST PRESIDENT OF ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE
- 1859-1862
- GIFT OF CONSTANTINE RAISES
- SCULPTOR - HARRIET G. MOORE
- 1985
The sculpture was commissioned by a businessman named Constantine Raise. In 1993 it was surveyed as part of the Save Outdoor Sculpture! program. It was reported as being well maintained.
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