Victor Herbert, Bronze bust in Central Park, New York, United States
The Victor Herbert memorial is an outdoor bronze portrait bust by Edmond Thomas Quinn, set in Central Park in Manhattan, New York. It stands on the Central Park Mall, the park's tree-lined promenade that has long served as a venue for free concerts. Herbert is one of four musicians commemorated with sculptures in the park, alongside Beethoven, Duke Ellington and John Lennon.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers commissioned this bronze bust from sculptor Edmond Thomas Quinn as a memorial to Victor Herbert. It was unveiled in 1927 by Herbert's daughter at a dedication attended by Irving Berlin and Arthur Hammerstein. The bust stands on the Central Park Mall, a site with a history as a venue for free concerts.
The statue honors Herbert's role in founding ASCAP and his contributions to American musical theater through many operettas. Visitors can see the recognition this composer received during his lifetime and beyond.
The monument sits on the Literary Walk of Central Park between 69th and 70th Streets near Fifth Avenue and remains accessible year-round. It is located in a well-traveled section of the park where visitors often encounter other artistic tributes.
The bust is one of four musician memorials in Central Park, alongside Strawberry Fields for John Lennon, a Beethoven figure, and Duke Ellington. It stands on the Central Park Mall, a strip with a long history as the setting for free concerts.
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