William A. Starke Memorial, Bronze memorial sculpture in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, United States.
The William A. Starke Memorial is a bronze sculpture depicting a seated angel, created by artist Robert Ingersoll Aitken. The figure stands about 6 feet tall and is located in Section 33 of the cemetery grounds.
The memorial was created in 1921 to honor William Starke, a prominent Milwaukee businessman who led several companies. His work in industry left a lasting mark on the city's development.
The memorial honors a Milwaukee businessman whose legacy is preserved through this bronze artwork. The seated angel figure expresses how the family chose to remember and celebrate his life.
The memorial is located in Forest Home Cemetery, a publicly accessible burial ground on Milwaukee's west side. It is best visited during daylight hours when the cemetery grounds are open to visitors.
The artist Robert Ingersoll Aitken was a renowned sculptor whose works appear in several major collections. His mastery of bronze casting is visible in the careful details and proportions of this seated figure.
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