The Pioneer Mother, Bronze sculpture at University of Oregon, Eugene, United States
The Pioneer Mother stands in bronze, depicting a seated woman in frontier clothing looking forward with determination and strength.
Alexander Phimister Proctor created this sculpture in the early 20th century to commemorate the role of women in western frontier settlement.
The monument represents the contributions of female settlers who established communities and educational institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
Located near Johnson Hall on the University of Oregon campus, visitors can view the sculpture at any time during campus hours.
The statue incorporates precise anatomical details and classical sculptural techniques learned during Proctor's studies at the Académie Julien in Paris.
Creator: Alexander Phimister Proctor
GPS coordinates: 44.04420,-123.07600
Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:21
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