Alice in Wonderland, Bronze sculpture in Central Park, United States
The eleven-foot-tall bronze sculpture features Alice perched on a mushroom, surrounded by the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and other story characters.
Spanish-American artist Jose de Creeft created this bronze monument in 1959 as a memorial gift from George Delacorte to his wife Margarita.
The characters draw from John Tenniel's original illustrations of Lewis Carroll's book, with Alice modeled after the sculptor's daughter Donna.
The sculpture stands near the Conservatory Water at East 74th Street, where children can climb and interact with the bronze figures.
The Mad Hatter's face bears the features of George Delacorte, while text from Jabberwocky appears inscribed around the sculpture's base.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1959
Creator: Jose de Creeft
GPS coordinates: 40.77504,-73.96654
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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