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Central Park in New York pays tribute to a select group of literary greats through its beautifully crafted monuments, particularly along the Literary Walk in The Mall. Among these is the statue of Robert Burns , the national poet of Scotland, whose verses continue to resonate with readers around the world. The statue was installed in 1880 and was sculpted by Sir John Steell , the same artist responsible for the nearby statue of Walter Scott. Steell’s work brings out the romantic intensity and rustic charm associated with Burns, capturing the poet’s deep emotional connection to nature and the Scottish countryside. The Statue of Robert Bruns - Central Park, New York Robert Burns is depicted seated on a rustic boulder , with a quill in his right hand and a notebook or journal in his left. His head is slightly turned, and his eyes gaze forward in quiet contemplation, as though in search of poetic inspiration. His garments — a long coat and knee-length breeches — are sculpted with rich d...