Bellerophon Taming Pegasus, Bronze sculpture at Columbia University Law School, United States.
Description
Bellerophon Taming Pegasus is a monumental bronze sculpture showing a human figure securing a rope around a winged horse with spread wings and flowing mane. The composition captures a moment of intense movement and stands on a tall pedestal in front of Jerome Greene Hall.
History
Artist Jacques Lipchitz received the commission in 1966 and completed the sculpture after his death, with its dedication taking place in 1977. The work emerged during an era when large public artworks increasingly shaped the city's character.
Culture
The piece interprets the Greek mythology of Bellerophon controlling Pegasus, representing the relationship between human determination and natural forces.
Practical
The sculpture sits above the west entrance of Jerome Greene Hall on Revson Plaza and is visible from many points around the campus. Visitors can view the work anytime from outside since it occupies a public outdoor space.
Did you know?
The work ranks among New York's largest metal statues, surpassed only by the Statue of Liberty. Despite its monumental size, it remains unknown to many campus visitors who pass by it.
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