Statue of Josiah Quincy III
A statue of Josiah Quincy III by Thomas Ball (sometimes called Josiah Quincy) is installed outside Boston's Old City Hall, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.[1]
| Statue of Josiah Quincy III | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2018 | |
| Artist | Thomas Ball |
| Year | 1879 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Josiah Quincy III |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Description
The bronze sculpture measures approximately ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 8 in., and rests on a granite base that measures approximately 9 ft. 6 in. x 7 ft. 7 in. x 7 ft. 7 in.[1]
History
The statue was modeled in 1878, cast in 1879, and dedicated on September 17 of that year. It was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993.[1]
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See also
References
- "Josiah Quincy, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
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