Frederick Douglass Memorial
Appearance
The Frederick Douglass Memorial is a memorial commemorating Frederick Douglass, installed at the northwest corner of New York City's Central Park, in the U.S. state of New York. The memorial includes an 8-foot bronze sculpture depicting Douglass by Gabriel Koren and a large circle and fountain designed by Algernon Miller.[1] Additionally, Quennell Rothschild & Partners is credited as the memorial's architecture, and Polich-Tallix served as the foundry. The memorial was dedicated on September 20, 2011, and was funded by the Percent for Art program and the Department of Cultural Affairs.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Central Park: Frederick Douglass Memorial". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
Categories:
- 2011 establishments in New York (state)
- 2011 sculptures
- Black people in art
- Bronze sculptures in New York City
- Central Park
- Fountains in New York City
- Frederick Douglass
- Monuments and memorials in Manhattan
- Outdoor sculptures in Manhattan
- Sculptures of African-Americans
- Sculptures of men in New York City
- Statues in New York City