T. A. Chapman Memorial

The T. A. Chapman Memorial is a bronze sculpture located in Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee that depicts human figures conveying mourning and remembrance. Crafted with intricate bronze work, it stands among other cemetery monuments from the nineteenth century.

The memorial was completed in 1896 by Daniel Chester French, a sculptor who created several significant cemetery monuments across the United States during this period. French worked in an era when such works were central to American cemetery culture.

The memorial reflects American Renaissance ideals through its use of classical forms to convey grief and remembrance. Its sculptural approach shaped how mourning monuments were understood and appreciated during that era.

The memorial can be reached by following the main pathways through Forest Home Cemetery, where it stands among other burial monuments. It is accessible year-round, though visiting during dry weather makes walking the cemetery grounds more comfortable.

The bronze figures show French's careful attention to facial expressions and body posture, making the emotional weight of grief physically visible. These subtle details in how faces and bodies are carved reveal his mastery of human emotion through bronze.

Location: Milwaukee

Inception: 1896

Creator: Daniel Chester French

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 42.99950,-87.94317

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21