Robert D. Orr (bust)
Encyclopedia
Robert D. Orr, is a public artwork by American
artist Don Ingle, located on the Indiana State House: Third Floor Rotunda, which is near Indianapolis
, Indiana
, United States of America. The bust is a bronze political sculpture of Robert D. Orr
, the 45th Governor of Indiana
. Created in 1987, the bust was a gift by the Rotary International
chapter of Evansville, Indiana. The bust measures 30 x 21 x 15 in.; 76.2 x 53.34 x 38.1 cm.
from the mid-chest and above. The bust is made of bronze with a wax patina and was cast with the Lost-wax casting method. Orr is looking forward smiling. The bust contains great detail in the face which includes wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. He is dressed in a collared shirt, tie, and blazer. There is a defined pin on his proper left lapel which represents the Rotary International
club. He has a slightly receding hairline with hair parted on the right . The edges of the shoulders seem to be unfinished. They appear to have a bumpy display and is not congruent to the smooth, sharp edges of the tie and blazer. There is a Foundry
mark on the proper right, back of the bust . On the proper front right lapel is the artist's signature (Don Ingle) and the date 1987.
Directly beneath the bust is the base which reads "Robert D. Orr Governor 1981-1989". The bust measures 30 x 21 x 15 in.; 76.2 x 53.34 x 38.1 cm.
Below the sculpture, attached to the wall, is a plaque that gives the dedication information of the bust.
The plaque reads:
. Ingle has completed previous bronze busts including Don Powers , Purdue University's first band director Paul Spotts Emrick , and other Indiana figures.
The Governor Robert Orr and the Artist Don Ingle grew up together in Evansville and were life-long friends.The Governor came to Evansville to sit for Mr. Ingle on 2 occasions in 1987. Prior to the sittings, Mr. Ingle had the Governor sit for formal head portraits taken by a professional photographer. Molding the sculpture to Mr. Ingle 3 months, working 4–5 hours each day, including weekends. The finished mold was sent to a foundry in Lancaster, PA. This process of turning the mold in the finished bust took about 2 months. The bust was presented to the Governor in 1988 at a ceremony at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Two busts were prepared, one is now in the Rotunda of the Indiana State Capitol Building, and the second copy is displayed in the lobby of the Orr Academic Building at the University of Southern Indiana.
United States
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artist Don Ingle, located on the Indiana State House: Third Floor Rotunda, which is near Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States of America. The bust is a bronze political sculpture of Robert D. Orr
Robert D. Orr
Robert Dunkerson Orr was an American political leader and the 45th Governor of Indiana from 1981 to 1989. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Early life:...
, the 45th Governor of Indiana
Governor of Indiana
The Governor of Indiana is the chief executive of the state of Indiana. The governor is elected to a four-year term, and responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the functions of many agencies of the Indiana state government. The governor also shares power with other statewide...
. Created in 1987, the bust was a gift by the Rotary International
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
chapter of Evansville, Indiana. The bust measures 30 x 21 x 15 in.; 76.2 x 53.34 x 38.1 cm.
Description
The bronze bust is a 1.5 scale portrait of Robert D. OrrRobert D. Orr
Robert Dunkerson Orr was an American political leader and the 45th Governor of Indiana from 1981 to 1989. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Early life:...
from the mid-chest and above. The bust is made of bronze with a wax patina and was cast with the Lost-wax casting method. Orr is looking forward smiling. The bust contains great detail in the face which includes wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. He is dressed in a collared shirt, tie, and blazer. There is a defined pin on his proper left lapel which represents the Rotary International
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
club. He has a slightly receding hairline with hair parted on the right . The edges of the shoulders seem to be unfinished. They appear to have a bumpy display and is not congruent to the smooth, sharp edges of the tie and blazer. There is a Foundry
Foundry
A foundry is a factory that produces metal castings. Metals are cast into shapes by melting them into a liquid, pouring the metal in a mold, and removing the mold material or casting after the metal has solidified as it cools. The most common metals processed are aluminum and cast iron...
mark on the proper right, back of the bust . On the proper front right lapel is the artist's signature (Don Ingle) and the date 1987.
Directly beneath the bust is the base which reads "Robert D. Orr Governor 1981-1989". The bust measures 30 x 21 x 15 in.; 76.2 x 53.34 x 38.1 cm.
Below the sculpture, attached to the wall, is a plaque that gives the dedication information of the bust.
The plaque reads:
ROBERT D. ORR
Governor
State of Indiana
1981-1989
Presented by the Rotary Club of
Evansville to the State of Indiana
Don Ingle, Sculptor http://www.flickr.com/photos/54099540@N02/5185684704/
Historical information
The cast-bronze bust was commissioned by the Rotary of Evansville. Evansville was Governor Orr's hometown and he was an active member of the Rotary of Evansville before his first election in 1979 . The bust was sculpted by Don Ingle for $6,000. The artist of the bust was Donald (Don) Ingle from Evansville, IndianaEvansville, Indiana
Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the...
. Ingle has completed previous bronze busts including Don Powers , Purdue University's first band director Paul Spotts Emrick , and other Indiana figures.
The Governor Robert Orr and the Artist Don Ingle grew up together in Evansville and were life-long friends.The Governor came to Evansville to sit for Mr. Ingle on 2 occasions in 1987. Prior to the sittings, Mr. Ingle had the Governor sit for formal head portraits taken by a professional photographer. Molding the sculpture to Mr. Ingle 3 months, working 4–5 hours each day, including weekends. The finished mold was sent to a foundry in Lancaster, PA. This process of turning the mold in the finished bust took about 2 months. The bust was presented to the Governor in 1988 at a ceremony at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Two busts were prepared, one is now in the Rotunda of the Indiana State Capitol Building, and the second copy is displayed in the lobby of the Orr Academic Building at the University of Southern Indiana.
Location history
Prior to January 5, 1989, the bust was on available for public viewing at the University of Southern Indiana. The bust replaced a previous bust of Governor Otis Bowen (Lanagan) who was the 44th governor of Indiana. The bust is currently located at the Indiana Statehouse on the 3rd floor rotunda directly across the Senate Chambers.See also
Also on the third floor of the Statehouse- Ashbel Parsons Willard (Dexter)
- George Rogers Clark (McLary)
- Matthew E. Welsh (Edwards)
- Otis Bowen (Lanagan)
- William H. English (Indianapolis)
- Frank O'Bannon (Ryden)