Permanent Art and Monuments
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Results for "Allegorical"
26 monuments found.
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut
Madison Square Park
Manhattan
Standing figure (over life-size) with integral plinth, on pedestal with extended exedra wings; pedestal has bas-relief of sword in ocean waves; each wing has a life-size bas-relief of seated female figure
Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen
Central Park
Manhattan
Portrait statue on pedestal with medallions
Athena
Athens Square
Queens
Standing figure (heroic scale) on pedestal
Bailey Fountain
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn
Group of three standing figures (heroic scale) on pedestal adorned with three reclining figures (heroic scale), in basin with rockwork coping
Bethesda Fountain
Central Park
Manhattan
Fountain with two basins, upper basin surmounted by angel figure (heroic scale), four putti (life size) between upper and lower basins, in a circular pool
Boy and Dog
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Group of two figures (life size)
Dawn of Glory
Highland Park
Queens
Standing male figure (heroic scale) with integral plinth on pedestal raised on three steps, tablet
Discus Thrower
Randall's Island Park
Manhattan
Standing figure (heroic scale) with integral plinth, on pedestal, front decorated with applied wreath and urn, plaque at rear
Flushing Memorial
Daniel Carter Beard Mall
Queens
Standing, winged female figure (heroic scale) on pedestal, in front of stele, benches at sides
Four Eagles
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn
Four columns, each with four small eagles surmounting globes at middle sections and one large eagle surmounting globe at top
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