Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Works by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 8, 2015
1. Works by Augustus Saint-Gaudens Marker
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Due to the costs involved, the images that appear in decorative details in this playground are interpretations of the works by August Saint-Gaudens noted above, rather than literal replications.
In addition to the statues of Farragut, Sherman, Cooper and Diana referred to in the information panel to the left, you can see many of Saint-Gaudens’ beautiful works in complete detail right here in New York City, including:
In Manhattan alone, 25 additional major works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; 9 major pieces at the American Academy of Arts and letters; the $10 and $20 gold pieces and several other works at the American Numismatic Society; and dozens of other pieces at such places as the Century Association (especially the portrait of Homer); Columbia University Teachers College; the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design; the National Academy of Design; the New York Historical Society; the American Museum of Natural History (William C. Whitney memorial); and the mantels at the Villard Houses.
In Brooklyn, eight works at the Brooklyn Museum, and the Maxwell Memorial in Prospect Park.
On Staten Island, the Randall Monument at Snug Harbor Sailor’s (sic) Home.
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Erected by NYC Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 44.144′ N, 73° 58.926′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. Marker is on Second Avenue south of East 20th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Augustus Saint-Gaudens Playground, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Augustus Saint-Gaudens (a few steps from this marker); Augustus Saint-Gaudens Playground (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter’s Field (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11 Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Original Epiphany Church Cross (about 500 feet away); Site of Rose Hill (about 500 feet away); Rutherford Medical (about 500 feet away); Rutherford Place (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Augustus Saint-Gaudens Playground Highlights. Official NYC Parks description (Submitted on June 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, January 19, 2014
2. Augustus Saint-Gaudens Playground
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 8, 2015
3. The U.S. one-cent piece
The spray area behind you is based upon Saint-Gaudens’ proposal for the U.S. one-cent piece (1903). It was not minted.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, January 19, 2014
4. “Standing Liberty”
The “Standing Liberty” (“heads”) of the famous twenty-dollar gold piece of 1907.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 8, 2015
5. The flying eagle (missing)
The flying eagle (“tails”) of the twenty-dollar gold piece of 1907 – also known as the “double eagle.”
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 8, 2015
6. The drummer boy
The drummer boy leading the ranks of African-American soldiers in the Shaw Memorial (1897 – In Boston Commons).
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 8, 2015
7. Dunrobin
Dunrobin – a Scottish deer-hound – was the Saint-Gaudens’ family pet. Saint-Gaudens did this portrait medallion in 1864.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 8, 2015
8. Homer
Homer is an 1882 portrait of Saint-Gaudens’ son done when he was 2. Homer became as artist and author and died in 1958.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
