Crown Princess Märtha, Bronze royal statue in Massachusetts Heights, United States.
Crown Princess Märtha is a bronze statue standing at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and 34th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C. The work depicts the Norwegian royal figure in an upright pose at a busy point in the city.
The statue was created in 2005 by artist Kirsten Kokkin and honors the Norwegian royal who sought refuge in America during World War II. This monument preserves the memory of that period of cooperation between the two countries.
The bronze figure represents a meaningful connection between Norway and the United States, serving as a public reminder of shared history between the two nations. The statue's location near the embassy makes this relationship visible to anyone passing through the neighborhood.
The monument stands next to the Norwegian Embassy and is easily reached on foot by following Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the surroundings are well lit and the busy location is most active.
This artwork is part of a series of three identical portrayals: besides this version, one stands in Oslo's Palace Park and another at the Norwegian Church in Stockholm. The repetition across different locations reinforces the message of this cross-border friendship.
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