Statue of Philip Schuyler
A statue of Philip Schuyler (sometimes called Major General Philip Schuyler)[1] is installed outside Albany City Hall in Albany, New York, United States. The memorial is slated for removal, as of June 2020.[2]
| Statue of Philip Schuyler | |
|---|---|
| Major General Philip Schuyler | |
 The monument in 2013 | |
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| Year | 1925 |
| Medium |
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| Subject | Philip Schuyler |
| Location | Albany, New York, U.S. |
| 42°39′7.19″N 73°45′17.63″W | |
Description
The bronze sculpture of Philip Schuyler is approximately 114 in. tall and has a diameter of 65 in. Schuyler wears a military uniform, including a cape and hat, and has his arms folded in front.[1] The statue rests on a marble base which is approximately 87 in. tall and has a diameter of 115 in. An inscription on a plaque reads: "PRESENTED IN LOVING MEMORY OF / HIS WIFE THEODORA M. HAWLEY TO THE / CITY OF ALBANY, BY GEORGE C. HAWLEY / MCMXXV / CITIZENS' COMMITTEE / HON. WM. S. HACKETT, MAYOR FRANK B. GRAVES / HON. WM. E. WOOLLARD DR. ARTHUR W. ELTING."[1]
History
Dedicated on June 14, 1925, the monument was donated by George C. Hawley to commemorate his wife Theodora M. Hawley.[1]
The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1992.[1]
References
- "Major General Philip Schuyler, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- Hughes, Steve (2020-06-11). "Sheehan orders Albany City Hall's Schuyler statue removed". Times Union. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
External links
Media related to Major General Philip Schuyler by John Massey Rhind at Wikimedia Commons