Confederate Soldiers Monument (Austin, Texas)
The Confederate Soldiers Monument, also known as the Confederate Dead Monument, is a Confederate memorial installed outside the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas.[1][2] The monument was erected in 1903, as part of an effort to "romanticize the motivations that drew Texas into the [U.S.] Civil War."[2] Its sculpture was designed by Pompeo Coppini, and its base was designed by Frank Teich.[3] The sculpture was cast by Roman Bronze Works (New York City).
| Confederate Soldiers Monument | |
|---|---|
 The monument in 2015 | |
| Artist | |
| Year | 1903 |
| Medium | Sculpture |
| Location | Austin, Texas, United States |
References
- "A Guide to Confederate Monuments in Austin". The Austin Chronicle. Austin Chronicle Corp. August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- "The Hidden Confederate History of the Texas Capitol". Texasobserver.com. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- Board, Texas State Preservation. "SPB - Confederate Soldiers Monument". Tspb.texas.gov. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
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