Sidney Sherman - Galveston, TX - Relief Art Sculptures on Waymarking.com

"Behind the sculpture is a tall monolith containing a relief intaglio of Sherman atop a rearing horse. Sherman raises a sword in his proper right hand."
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There is another relief intaglio on the back side of the monolith. That one is harder to make out, but has a large star at the bottom. I also see a large eagle's head.

Pierre Bourdelle (1903-1966) sculpted the relief intaglios.

"Pierre Bourdelle (1901-1966) was born in Paris, the son of a famous sculptor, Antoine Bourdelle. He studied under Rodin who had in turn studied under his father, Antoine. He moved to New york in 1929 and began work on large murals and reliefs for architectural projects, including homes but also railway stations."
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The intaglios and statue were commissioned by the state of Texas to be dedicated to Sidney Sherman, a Texas war hero during the Battle of San Jacinto and following.

Your impression of the sculpture?: Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1938 Website for sculpture?: [Web Link] Where is this sculpture?: 701 Broadway Galveston, TX USA 77550 Sculptors Name: Pierre Bourdelle

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