Birth of the Equestrian Statues

James E. Fraser * Sculptor
from the Historic Photographic Collection
of the National Capital Area
Housed at Museum Resource Center
Exhibit Designer * Lorna Clements
Photos by * Abbie Rowe and Other NPS Photographers * 1949-1951

The Equestrian Statues, Aspiration and Literature, and Music and Harvest are the creations of sculptor James E. Fraser. The dedication ceremonies for the statues were held in Washington's West Potomac Park during the summer of 1951. The statues are located behind the Lincoln Memorial, where they flank the entrance to the Rock Creek/Potomac Parkway.
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James E. Fraser in Studio
and
Completed Plaster Model
Preparation of Models for
Shipment to Italy
Crating Statues for
Shipment to Italy
Casting of
Music and Harvest
Statues Arriving from Italy
Installation of Statues
Unveiling of Statues
and
Dedication
Music and Harvest
Aspiration and Literature

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