Morningside Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Madonna and Child
| | by Sir Jacob Epstein | |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 4, 2017
1. Madonna and Child Marker
This bronze statue, created by Sir Jacob in 1927, is regarded as one of his greatest works.
It was presented to the Riverside Church in 1960 by the American artist, Sally Fortune Ryan.
Erected by Riverside Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 40° 48.699′ N, 73° 57.78′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Morningside Heights. It is on Claremont Avenue south of West 122nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Located near The Riverside Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 490 Riverside Dr, New York NY 10027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Harlem Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); Four Chaplains Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); General Daniel Butterfield Statue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sakura Park (about 400 feet away); General Grant Memorial (about 500 feet away); Horace Porter (about 500 feet away); Fredk D. Grant (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The marker is in the courtyard to the left of the 91 Clairmont Avenue entrance.
Also see . . . Jacob Epstein. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 4, 2017
2. Madonna and Child
via Wikipedia, 1927
3. Sir Jacob Epstein, 1927
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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