Statue of Christopher Columbus (Central Park)
An outdoor bronze sculpture of Christopher Columbus by Jeronimo Suñol is installed in Central Park in Manhattan, New York.[1]
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| Artist | Jeronimo Suñol |
| Year | 1892 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | New York City, New York, United States |
| 40°46′11.5″N 73°58′21″W | |
History
The statue was created in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas. It was unveiled in Central Park on May 12, 1894.[2] In August 2017, the statue was vandalized with red paint and graffiti reading "Hate will not be tolerated" and '#somethingscoming". The statue was restored shortly thereafter.[3]
See also
References
- "Central Park: Christopher Columbus". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- "Christopher Columbus". Central Park Conservancy. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
- "Christopher Columbus Statue in Central Park Is Vandalized". The New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
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