A Student Passing Bufano’s St. Francis Sculpture in the Quad

About This Item

A student walks along a path in the campus quad, seen from behind, passing the St. Francis sculpture by artist Beniamino Bufano. The stone figure is set among landscaped shrubs and trees, with campus buildings softly visible in the background. The scene captures a calm, everyday moment of movement through the quad, framed by public art and greenery.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0219
Context

Beniamino Bufano (1898–1970) was a Bay Area sculptor known for his modernist stone works and public art installations throughout Northern California. His sculptures often emphasize simplified forms, spiritual themes, and accessibility in public spaces.

 

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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Type
Still Image
Format
35mm Slide
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
276

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