Alexander von Humboldt by Gustav Blaeser, Bronze monument in Central Park, United States.
The bronze statue of Alexander von Humboldt stands near Conservatory Water, featuring the naturalist with a globe in his hand atop a granite pedestal.
German Americans donated this monument through the Humboldt Memorial Association in 1869, marking the centenary of the renowned scientist's birth.
The monument joins other German tributes in Central Park, including memorials to Friedrich Schiller and Ludwig van Beethoven, representing European immigrant contributions.
Located at West 77th Street in Central Park, visitors can reach the monument by entering through the adjacent American Museum of Natural History entrance.
Gustav Blaeser created this larger-than-life portrait using Humboldt's death mask as reference, ensuring accurate facial features of the celebrated naturalist.
GPS coordinates: 40.77946,-73.97328
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:16
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