In this rare instance, two previous states of the sculpture and the artist’s given title are known. In
the Nancy Elizabeth Prophet Collection of Rhode Island College are these two photographs, that
show earlier states of the carving. The first is inscribed “1st, Unfinished, Bas Relief in Wood &
Something Pertaining to Life,Walk Among the Lilies” in ink, verso; the second “2nd. Unfinished”,
titled and signed in ink, verso. Special thanks to Marlene L. Lopes, Special Collections Librarian
and Rhode Island College for permission to reproduce these photographs.
“Walk Among the Lilies,”
version 1 and 2
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet Collection, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College
