Manship, Paul, 1885-1966

Conservation of a monumental outdoor bronze sculpture: “Theodore Roosevelt” by Paul Manship

Conservation program for the Theodore Roosevelt statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The report begins with a description of the statue including its dimensions, the techniques used for its construction and initial conservation measures. The current status of the statue is then listed with a treatment plan for improving its appearance. Included in this report is a detailed cleaning regimen as well as a plan for future maintenance. An appendix lists the time and materials required as well as information sources. Accompanying the report are several photographs with captions.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1980

Photograph of crowd examining Theodore Roosevelt statue

Several groups of people examine the Theodore Roosevelt statue, which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is 17 feet tall.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-12-01

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue

View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant character of Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-10

Photograph of statue of Theodore Roosevelt

View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant nature of Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-10

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue

View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant nature of Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-10

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist

View of the right hand side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist surrounding its base. The statue, which stands 17 feet tall, was designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-10

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist

View of the right hand side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist surrounding its base. The statue, which stands 17 feet tall, was designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-10

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist

View of the right hand side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist surrounding its base. The statue, which stands 17 feet tall, was designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1967-10

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue with steps

The 17 foot statue of Theodore Roosevelt stands on its 13 foot pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The memorial, designed by Eric Gugler, and the statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, make up only part of the tribute to Theodore Roosevelt. The encroaching wildness, which reflects Roosevelt’s dedication to the outdoors, is clearly visible rising behind the statue completing the memorial to Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1980

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue from left

View of the left side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Also visible is one of the fountains which decorate the plaza as well as steps for the bridge leading over the moat which surrounds the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The memorial was designed by Eric Gugler and Paul Manship sculpted the statue.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1980

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue in autumn

View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue on Theodore Roosevelt Island during the autumn. The statue stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The memorial was designed by Eric Gugler and Paul Manship sculpted the 17 foot tall statue of Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2002-11-15

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, stands on its pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-10-23

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue in winter

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, stands on its pedestal surrounded by snow as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue in winter

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, stands on its pedestal surrounded by snow as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue from right

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, from the right standing on its pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Snow covers the memorial including one of the fountains.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue with footbridge

Winter view of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial designed by Eric Gugler. Visible is the Theodore Roosevelt statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, as well as a fountain and footbridge which are also part of the memorial plaza on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue with footbridge

Winter view of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial designed by Eric Gugler. Visible is the Theodore Roosevelt statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, as well as a fountain and footbridge which are also part of the memorial plaza on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue from the right

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, from the right standing on its pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Snow covers the memorial including one of the fountains.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue from right

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, from the right standing on its pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Snow covers the memorial including one of the fountains.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt statue in winter

The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, stands on its pedestal surrounded by snow as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

2005-01-30