Henry Ward Beecher Monument, Bronze monument in Columbus Park, US.
Description
The Henry Ward Beecher Monument is a bronze sculpture in Columbus Park featuring a central figure of the preacher with two children and a Black woman at the base. The granite foundation was designed by renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt.
History
The monument was unveiled in 1891 to honor the influential preacher who championed abolitionism and education. Sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward created the work using a death mask and photographs as references.
Culture
The monument displays Beecher's fight against slavery through a Black woman figure at the base. This representation makes his passion for human rights visible and tangible to anyone who visits.
Practical
The monument underwent comprehensive restoration in 2017, with corrosion removal and protective wax application. The site is easily accessible and located in a public park where visitors can view the work at any time.
Did you know?
The inscription on the base calls Beecher the great apostle of human brotherhood, a phrase that held deep meaning then and still resonates today. These words convey the preacher's legacy in a way that transcends time.
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