Joseph Addison Thatcher Memorial
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Title
Joseph Addison Thatcher Memorial
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Artist
Lorado Taft
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Location
City Park
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Neighborhood
City Park
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Year
1918
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Artwork Type
Public Sculpture
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Material
bronze, marble
What People Are Saying
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7 people say Love it
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5 people say Thought Provoking
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3 people say Interactive
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3 people say Hidden Gem
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3 people say Photogenic
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2 people say Family Friendly
About This Piece
A colossal central figure representing the State of Colorado is circled by three smaller groups of figures representing the virtues of the state of Colorado: Loyalty, Learning and Love. The central figure is bronze and stands on a granite base; the figure groups are bronze and are set at the base of the central figure, around a marble fountain. Fountain spouts are located between the three groups, with water falling into a circular pool around the whole sculptural group. The central figure is a robed woman holding the sword of state and shield of Colorado.
Loyalty consists of a standing male figure of a knight, wearing armor and leaning upon his broadsword. On his left stands the female figure of peace with an olive branch in her hand. On the knight's right side is a helmet with laurels representing his past victories.
Learning consists of a standing, robed, female figure, turning her head to her right towards a young boy. The boy looks at the woman while he leans his proper right elbow upon a closed book. On the woman's left is a young girl perched upon a pile of books while she writes upon a slate.
Love is depicted by a female figure standing at center with a male on her left. The woman's eyes are lowered modestly. A small figure of cupid also sits on the woman's left.
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