Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc (New York City) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc |
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The sculpture in April 2010
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| Artist | Anna Hyatt Huntington |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Sculpture: Bronze Base: Granite |
| Subject | Joan of Arc |
| Location | New York City, United States |
| 40°47′39″N 73°58′35″W / 40.794057°N 73.976490°W | |
The Joan of Arc statue is a famous bronze sculpture. It was made in 1915 by an artist named Anna Hyatt Huntington. This special statue shows Joan of Arc, a brave French hero, riding a horse. You can find it in New York City, in an area called Manhattan. It stands proudly on Riverside Drive near Ninety-third Street.
About the Statue
Anna Hyatt Huntington's statue of Joan of Arc is a very important artwork. It is located where Riverside Drive meets Ninety-third Street in Manhattan. There are also copies of this statue in other cities. You can find them in San Francisco, Blois (France), Gloucester, Massachusetts, and Quebec City (Canada).
The statue is made from bronze and is one and a half times bigger than a real person. The Gorham Manufacturing Company helped cast it. The base of the statue is made from granite. It was designed by John Vredenburgh Van Pelt. What's really cool is that the base includes small pieces from two historic places. These are from the prison cell in Rouen where Joan of Arc was held. It also has pieces from Reims Cathedral, a very old and famous church.
The statue was officially shown to the public on December 6, 1915. Many important people were there, including Jean Jules Jusserand, who was the French Ambassador. A generous person named J. Sanford Saltus paid for the statue. He was a numismatist, which means he collected coins and medals. His donation of $35,000 helped make this beautiful statue possible. After the statue was revealed, Anna Hyatt Huntington became very famous around the world.
In 1919, the New York Camera Club held a fun competition. People tried to take the best photo of the Joan of Arc statue. The top four photos were even printed in a newspaper called the New-York Tribune.
Special Recognition
The Joan of Arc statue has received several honors:
- Anna Hyatt Huntington made a plaster model of the statue first. This model won an Honorable Mention at the 1910 Paris Salon. This was a very important art show in Paris.
- The statue is also recognized as part of the City Beautiful movement. This was a time when people wanted to make cities more beautiful with art and parks.
- Because of her work on this statue, Anna Hyatt Huntington received the Legion of Honor. This is a very high award given by the French government.
Images for kids
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Winning photos from the 1919 New York Camera Club competition
