The Pioneer Mother. Charles Grafly
A simple, dignified woman dressed in home-spun. At her knees a boy and a
girl - the future builders of the Western country. She has crossed the
cactus-covered plains, has endured the greatest hardships, that she may
rear her sturdy little ones to lay the foundations of a mighty Western
empire. The bulls' heads are symbolic of sacrifice; oak leaves symbolize
strength. She is best seen in the afternoon.
Thomas Jefferson. Karl Bitter
The seated president, with a world of thought upon his face, has on his
lap the Declaration of Independence.
Lincoln. Daniel Chester French
The rugged man of magnificent understanding, whose every thought was for
the betterment of the race.
Relief from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Richard H. Recchia
Illustrating Sculpture.
The Commodore Barry Monument. John J. Boyle.
A naval hero who died 1803. Fought in the American Revolution. Victory
rides at the prow with laurels for him. The "eagle" shows for whom he
fought.
Relief from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Richard H. Recchia
This panel represents Architecture.
Earl Dodge Memorial. Daniel Chester French Earl Dodge, scholar and athlete, was a greatly beloved Princeton student - a senior who died just as his college gown was about to be placed upon his shoulders.
The Young Franklin. Robert Tait McKenzie
With all his earthly possessions wrapped in a bandana, with upward gaze
and confident gait, Benjamin Franklin goes to seek his fortune.
Lafayette. Paul Wayland Bartlett
The young Lafayette who helped the United States in the Revolutionary
War and was present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
Relief. Bela L. Pratt
Representing Sculpture.