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}}The '''Harriet Tubman Memorial''' is located in [[Manhatten]], [[New York City]], New York, and honours the life of [[Harriet Tubman]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/permanent-art-and-monuments/info?monId=1998|title=Permanent Art and Monuments : NYC Parks|website=www.nycgovparks.org|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref>
}}The '''Harriet Tubman Memorial,''' also known as "Swing Low",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artsobserver.com/2012/02/19/harriet-tubman-memorial-stands-as-a-symbol-of-fortitude-and-freedom-in-harlem/|title=Harriet Tubman Memorial Stands as a Symbol of Fortitude and Freedom in Harlem|last=Editor|website=Arts Observer|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref> is located in [[Manhatten]], [[New York City]], New York, and honours the life of [[Abolitionism|abolitionist]] [[Harriet Tubman]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nycgovparks.org/art-and-antiquities/permanent-art-and-monuments/info?monId=1998|title=Permanent Art and Monuments : NYC Parks|website=www.nycgovparks.org|access-date=2016-03-31}}</ref>


The memorial is a [[bronze]] and Chinese granite portrait sculpture, and was created by sculptor Alison Saar. It was unveiled on 13 November, 2008.<ref name=":0" />
The memorial is a [[bronze]] and Chinese granite portrait sculpture, and was created by sculptor Alison Saar. It was unveiled on 13 November, 2008.<ref name=":0" />

Revision as of 10:08, 31 March 2016

Harriet Tubman Memorial
ArtistAlison Saar
Year2008 (2008)
Typebronze and Chinese granite
LocationManhatten, New York City

The Harriet Tubman Memorial, also known as "Swing Low",[1] is located in Manhatten, New York City, New York, and honours the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.[2]

The memorial is a bronze and Chinese granite portrait sculpture, and was created by sculptor Alison Saar. It was unveiled on 13 November, 2008.[2]

References

  1. ^ Editor. "Harriet Tubman Memorial Stands as a Symbol of Fortitude and Freedom in Harlem". Arts Observer. Retrieved 2016-03-31. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b "Permanent Art and Monuments : NYC Parks". www.nycgovparks.org. Retrieved 2016-03-31.