Statue of Alexander Hamilton. An outdoor granite sculpture of Alexander Hamilton by Carl Conrads is installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York.
Hamilton's son, John C. Hamilton, commissioned Conrads to sculpt this statue, which was dedicated on November 22, 1880, and donated to the city. Conrads used the bust of Hamilton created by the sculptor Giuseppe Ceracchi as a model for Hamilton's head.
American founding father Alexander Hamilton lived nearby in Manhattan, at Hamilton Grange, when he died in 1804. Hamilton is dressed in Colonial style with a wig, ruffled collar, knickers, and buckle shoes.
His right hand is on his chest, while his left hand is holding a rolled document, resting on a stone column. Thirteen stars encircle the top of the pedestal.
A sword, scabbard and military hat are near the base of the pedestal. Conrads, working for New England Granite Works owned by James G. Batterson, used a block of Westerly granite since it was both beautiful and durable, able to withstand the highest pressures. The dedication, held on November 22, 1880, a cold and windy day, was attended by nearly 500 people. Hamilton's son, John C. Hamilton, made a brief speech to the crowd and guests, including members of the Society of the Cincinnati. Hamilton described the statue: Upon a base of granite rock, with a tracing of forest trees marking its central position, and facing the rising sun, is beheld the statue of
Hamilton's son, John C. Hamilton, commissioned Conrads to sculpt this statue, which was dedicated on November 22, 1880, and donated to the city. Conrads used the bust of Hamilton created by the sculptor Giuseppe Ceracchi as a model for Hamilton's head.
American founding father Alexander Hamilton lived nearby in Manhattan, at Hamilton Grange, when he died in 1804. Hamilton is dressed in Colonial style with a wig, ruffled collar, knickers, and buckle shoes.
His right hand is on his chest, while his left hand is holding a rolled document, resting on a stone column. Thirteen stars encircle the top of the pedestal.
A sword, scabbard and military hat are near the base of the pedestal. Conrads, working for New England Granite Works owned by James G. Batterson, used a block of Westerly granite since it was both beautiful and durable, able to withstand the highest pressures. The dedication, held on November 22, 1880, a cold and windy day, was attended by nearly 500 people. Hamilton's son, John C. Hamilton, made a brief speech to the crowd and guests, including members of the Society of the Cincinnati. Hamilton described the statue: Upon a base of granite rock, with a tracing of forest trees marking its central position, and facing the rising sun, is beheld the statue of
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