Equestrian statue of Anthony Wayne
Statue in Philadelphia by John Gregory
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Anthony Wayne is a gilded bronze equestrian sculpture of Anthony Wayne, by John Gregory at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is located at 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.[2] It was dedicated on September 17, 1937.
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| Artist | John Gregory |
| Year | 1937 |
| Type | Gilded Bronze |
| Dimensions | 331.5 cm × 140 cm × 120 cm (130+1⁄2 in × 54 in × 46 in) |
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| Owner | City of Philadelphia Fairmount Park Commission |
The inscription reads:
(Base, plaques on both north and south sides:)
Sons of the Revolution
Exegi Monumentum Aere Perennius 1776–1883
(Base, north side above plaque, in raised letters:)
Anthony Wayne
1745–1796
The inscription at the foot of base reads:
Anthony Wayne
A memorial of his valour
a tribute to his achievements
in the War of Independence
The Pennsylvania Society
Sons of the Revolution
Here inscribe his name
in honor
1937.[3]
