The Spirit of Life, Bronze sculpture in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, United States
The Spirit of Life displays a winged female figure holding a shallow bowl above her head and grasping a pine branch in her other hand.
The 1914 sculpture commemorates Spencer Trask, a Wall Street financier who contributed to establishing Saratoga Springs as a prominent health resort destination.
The Spirit of Life represents Hygieia, the Greek and Roman goddess of health, with model Hettie Anderson posing for sculptor Daniel Chester French.
The monument stands near natural springs in Congress Park, where visitors can observe water flowing from the sculpted base resembling Saratoga's mineral deposits.
The pedestal inscription reads 'To do good and serve my fellow man,' reflecting Spencer Trask's dedication to public service and community development.
Inception: 1914
Creator: Daniel Chester French
GPS coordinates: 43.07903,-73.78533
Latest update: March 13, 2025 00:06
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