Sherman Equestrian Statue, Grand Army Plaza, New York City

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Description

This William Tecumseh Sherman statue located in Grand Army Plaza in New York City, NY is considered to be one of the finest works by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The General, preceded by Winged Victory (or Nike) on foot, sits on his horse, the reins in one hand, his hat in the other and his cape flutters behind. Victory strides ahead holding a palm branch in her hand and wears a billowing Greek peplos.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of the Commission of Fine Arts.

National Archives Identifier: 57358782

Full Citation: Sherman Equestrian Statue, Grand Army Plaza, New York City; 1903 (Photograph Unknown); Statues, Monuments and Memorials in U.S.: Arranged alphabetically by name – 66G19A (letter ‘A’) through 66G19Y (letter ‘Y’); General Photographic File of the Commission of Fine Arts, ca. 1910 – 1950; Records of the Commission of Fine Arts, Record Group 66; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/sherman-statue-grand-army-plaza-new-york-city/, April 7, 2026]

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