Heroes of the Alamo - Austin, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 16.433 W 097° 44.432
14R E 621142 N 3349805
A bronze sculpture of a male figure, representing a typical soldier of the early history of Texas, positioned on top of an architectural structure.
Waymark Code: WM10CT9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Smithsonian Art Inventories

Inscription: (On architectural base:) J.S. CLARK/LOUISVILLE KY (On base of sculpture:) CROHL SMITH/LOUISVILLE KY (Incised upper base:) A.D. 1881 (On front of monument:) 1836 HEROES OF THE ALAMO (South side of monument:) I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT (Bronze plaque on rear of monument:) GOD AND TEXAS, VICTORY AND DEATH (On north side of base:) THERMOPYLAE HAD HER MESSENGER OF DEFEAT, THE ALAMO HAD NONE Founder's mark appears.

The figure holds a rifle, gripping it with both hands, horizontally across his body. He stands atop a domed kiosk, the dome supported by four arches, whose ends spring from four square columns. The arches to the east and west are closed by semi-circular bronze relief plaques. The plaque on the west depicts a battle scene at the Alamo. The plaque on the east features a design of swords protruding from the sides of a tent, crossed by long rifles, a saddle bag, a horn, and a hat in front. The north and south arches have relief work, including a funeral urn with swords crossed behind it, and crossed cannons shown with a bell and pyramid of cannonballs. Each keystone carries a five-pointed star.

TITLE: Heroes of the Alamo

ARTIST(S): James M. Clark & Co. - Design Firm

DATE: 1901

MEDIUM: Bronze Sculpture on a Granite Base

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 76009966

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Texas State Capitol Grounds / 11th & N. Congress Ave / Austin, tX

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