The Chess Players, Bronze sculpture in John Marshall Park, Washington D.C., United States
The Chess Players features two figures engaged in an intense match, demonstrating the mental concentration required during competitive play at a park table.
Lloyd Lillie created this bronze sculpture in 1983, adding to Washington D.C.'s collection of public artworks during a period of urban cultural development.
The sculpture illustrates the universal appeal of chess, representing the intellectual depth and strategic thinking inherent in this centuries-old game.
Located at coordinates 38.893168, -77.017311, visitors can find this sculpture by entering John Marshall Park from Pennsylvania Avenue or Constitution Avenue.
Local chess enthusiasts regularly gather around the sculpture to play matches, creating an interactive relationship between art and recreational activity.
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 38.89317,-77.01731
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:49
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