Indian Columbus

Among the many literary monuments in New York City’s Central Park, one holds a special distinction,  the statue of Fitz-Greene Halleck , the first statue of an American author ever installed in the park. While his fame may have faded with time, this monument reminds visitors of a period when Halleck was one of the most celebrated poets in the United States. Unveiled in 1877 , the statue is located on the Literary Walk in The Mall , surrounded by monuments of other literary giants like Shakespeare, Walter Scott, and Robert Burns. The statue was sculpted by James Wilson Alexander MacDonald , a contemporary of Halleck and a known figure in the American art scene of the time. Fitz-Greene Halleck Statue – Central Park, New York Fitz-Greene Halleck is portrayed in a seated position, with one leg elegantly crossed over the other, exuding a composed and reflective presence. He is dressed in a formal 19th-century suit with a waistcoat and cravat, draped in a flowing cloak that cascades o...