William Shakespeare, Bronze sculpture in Central Park, US
The Shakespeare statue stands on a decorated pedestal near the Mall's southern section, featuring the playwright in a contemplative pose with his right arm raised.
The monument committee formed by prominent New Yorkers initiated the statue's construction in 1864, marking Shakespeare's 300th birth anniversary, with completion delayed until 1872.
The statue forms part of Literary Walk, alongside monuments of other writers, reflecting the importance of literature within Central Park's artistic collection.
Located at Mid-Park near 66th Street, the bronze monument remains accessible through multiple park entrances and stands near the Shakespeare Garden.
Sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward created the statue using three different contemporary portraits of Shakespeare to capture the most accurate representation possible.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1870
Creator: John Quincy Adams Ward
Made from material: bronze
Website: https://nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/monuments/1431
GPS coordinates: 40.76980,-73.97237
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:46
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