Armenian Earthquake, Bronze sculpture at American Red Cross National Headquarters, United States
The Armenian Earthquake sculpture is a bronze monument located on the north lawn of the American Red Cross National Headquarters, depicting a mother holding her child close. The figure rises prominently from the ground and conveys a sense of protection and maternal care through its form.
The statue was created in the early 1990s in response to a devastating natural disaster that had struck Armenia just a few years before. The work honors international humanitarian response and global support during a period of crisis.
The sculpture depicts a mother protecting her child, expressing Armenia's gratitude to the American people. It represents a moment of solidarity between two nations during a time of great need.
The memorial stands on open lawn at the Red Cross building and is easy to see from the street. You can visit it during daylight hours without charge and take time to examine the details up close.
The sculptor Frederic Sogoyan created the work with deep personal connection to the subject matter. His interpretation of the mother-child bond as a universal symbol for rescue and hope gives the memorial a timeless quality that extends beyond the specific historical event.
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