MacMonnies, Frederick William. Pan of Rohallion, 1890. bronze, Overall: 76.6 x 26 cm (30 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Diameter of base: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.). Gift of S. Houghton Cox, J. D. Cox, Jr., and Jeannette Cox Morrill in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cox, Sr., 1939.523. Copyrighted.

Pan of Rohallion

1890

Frederick William MacMonnies

Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863–1937)

American Painting and Sculpture

Pan of Rohallion, 1890. Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863–1937). Bronze; overall: 76.6 x 26 cm (30 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); diameter of base: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of S. Houghton Cox, J. D. Cox, Jr., and Jeannette Cox Morrill in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cox, Sr. 1939.523 Rohallion in the title refers to the name of an estate in New Jersey, whose owner commissioned MacMonnies to create a large fountain of this design for a garden pool. Later, the artist made several smaller versions, such as this example. Here, the ancient Greek god Pan plays his musical pipes while standing on an orb supported by fish. The character of Peter Pan, including his flute playing, references the Greek god Pan.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: MacMonnies, Frederick William
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: bronze
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 76.6 x 26 cm (30 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Diameter of base: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Signed on globe: Frederick MacMonnies, Paris 1890. © 1894. Inscribed around base: TO PAN OF ROHALLION ANNO DOMINI MDCCCLXL
Departments: American Painting and Sculpture
Accession Number: 1939.523
Credit Line: Gift of S. Houghton Cox, J. D. Cox, Jr., and Jeannette Cox Morrill in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cox, Sr.
Exhibitions: The American Way in Sculpture 1890-1930, NY, NY: Durand-Ruel Galleries, Exhibition of paintings and bronze statuettes by Frederick MacMonnies, January 20-February 2, 1903, no. 19.
Rights Statement: Copyrighted