The Partisans

The Partisans is a 7-meter-tall aluminum sculpture in the Seaport District that depicts five exhausted riders mounted on thin horses, carrying spears. The figures have weakened bodies and bow their heads in an expression of resolve that clearly shows their fatigue.

The work was created in 1979 and installed in Boston in 1983 to honor Polish resistance fighters who opposed the communist regime after World War II. This monument came during a time when memories of Eastern European resistance remained vivid in people's minds.

The work portrays fighters who continue moving forward despite their exhaustion. This image speaks to inner strength and the human will to persevere through hardship.

The sculpture stands in the median at the intersection of D Street and Congress Street and is easily reached by public transit. Visitors can view it freely at any time from street level.

The aluminum figures do not look like ordinary humans but rather like forest spirits or shadows from another realm. This unusual portrayal strengthens the sense of loss and resistance the artists sought to convey.

Location: Boston

Inception: 1983

Creator: Andrzej Pitynski

Height: 7 m

Made from material: aluminium

GPS coordinates: 42.34830,-71.04270

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04