Eagles and Prey - NY, NY - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

Eagles and Prey is a 6' by 6' by 3.5' bronze sculpture set on a 6.75' by 6.5' square granite base. The sculpture depicts a pair of eagles with outspread wings attacking a goat that is trapped between rocks. The sculpture was created by Christophe Fratin and was cast in 1850. It was given to New York City by Gordon Webster Burnham and installed in Central Park in 1863.

The base of the statue is inscribed:

PRESENTED BY
G. W. BURNHAM
MDCCCLXIII

The Eagles and Prey statue depicts the violent nature of the natural world. Initially it was thought to be inconsistent with the calm natural beauty of Central Park but it is acclaimed for it's incredible attention to detail. The sculpture has a rich surface texture and accurate anatomical detail.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Eagles and Prey Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Christophe Fratin Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Cast 1850, Installed 1863 Materials used: Bronze sculpture; granite base Location: The Mall, Central Park, New York City

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