Statue of Thomas Starr King (San Francisco)
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Statue by Daniel Chester French in California, U.S.
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| Artist | Daniel Chester French |
| Medium | Bronze Granite |
| Movement | Sculpture |
| Subject | Thomas Starr King |
| Location | San Francisco |
| Coordinates | 37°46′20″N 122°27′59″W / 37.77229°N 122.46629°W / 37.77229; -122.46629 |
A statue of Thomas Starr King by Daniel Chester French is installed in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, in the U.S. state of California.[1][2]
The 1892 statue is made of bronze and has a granite base.[1][2]
The following inscription is on the front of the statue:[1]
THOMAS STARR KING
IN HIM ELOQVENCE, STRENGTH
AND VIRTVE WERE DEVOTED
WITH FEARLESS COVRAGE TO TRVTH
COVNTRY AND HIS FELLOW-MEN
1824–1864
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Thomas Starr King, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- 1 2 "Thomas Starr King (1824–1864)". San Francisco Arts Commission. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
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