Appeal to the Great Spirit, Bronze equestrian sculpture at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, US
The Appeal to the Great Spirit features a Native American rider on horseback with arms extended toward the sky in front of the museum.
Created by sculptor Cyrus Dallin in 1909, this bronze statue received a gold medal at the Paris Salon before its installation in Boston in 1912.
The sculpture represents a Native American seeking connection with higher powers, reflecting Indigenous spiritual practices and beliefs of the early twentieth century.
The green patina bronze sculpture stands at the Huntington Avenue entrance of the Museum of Fine Arts, making it visible to all visitors.
Multiple versions exist across the United States, including one in the White House collection that was displayed in President Clinton's Oval Office.
GPS coordinates: 42.33874,-71.09367
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:47
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