Statue of John Singleton Copley, Bronze statue in Copley Square, Boston, United States.
The bronze statue of John Singleton Copley stands at the northern edge of Copley Square, facing towards the Charles River in downtown Boston.
Sculptor Lewis Cohen created this memorial in 2002 to honor John Singleton Copley, an American painter who produced 350 works between Boston and London.
The statue represents John Singleton Copley's contribution to American art through his portraits of colonial-era figures like John Hancock and Paul Revere.
Visitors can find the statue at coordinates 42.3500319, -71.0764292, near the intersection of Boylston Street and Dartmouth Street.
The inscription on the statue identifies Copley as a member of the Royal Academy of Art, reflecting his status in both American and British artistic circles.
Location: Boston
Inception: 2002
Creator: Lewis Cohen
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://friendsofcopleysquare.org/john-singleton
GPS coordinates: 42.35003,-71.07643
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:05
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