The Picket

In this article, we will thoroughly explore The Picket and its impact on today's society. From its origins to its relevance today, The Picket has played a crucial role in various aspects of everyday life. Throughout history, The Picket has been the subject of study, debate and controversy, which has led to a greater understanding of its importance and relevance in different areas. Through this comprehensive analysis, we hope to shed light on the different aspects of The Picket and its influence on modern society. The Picket will undoubtedly continue to be a topic of interest in the future, and it is essential to understand its impact in today's world.

The Picket
The sculpture in 2013.
ArtistCyrus Edwin Dallin
Year1905
TypeBronze
LocationHanover, Pennsylvania, United States

The Picket (1905) is an equestrian sculpture by Cyrus E. Dallin in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The work is also referred to by the titles Cavalryman and The Sentry. The sculpture is made of cast bronze and sits on a granite pedestal measuring twelve feet by eight feet. The total height of both the sculpture and the pedestal is twenty feet or about six meters.[1]

The sculpture was erected on September 28, 1905,[2] having been paid for by the state of Pennsylvania. It stood in a roundabout in the middle of Hanover’s Center Square until it was moved in 1968; since then, it has stood north of the square outside 30 Center Square, Hanover.[3]

The sculpture commemorates the Battle of Hanover, which took place on June 30, 1863.[4] The Picket does not represent a particular participant in the Battle of Hanover; instead, it commemorates all of the unnamed cavalrymen whose names have been lost to history.

References

  1. ^ Quinby, Florence Cole (1913). The Equestrian Monuments of the World. New York City. pp. 20–21. hdl:2027/hvd.32044108417320.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Levy, Florence Nightingale (1905). American Art Annual, Vol. V. New York City: R.R. Bowker. p. 130.
  3. ^ "Battle of Hanover Monument". Stone Sentinels. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  4. ^ Francis, Rell Gardner (1976). Cyrus E. Dallin: Let Justice Be Done. Springville, UT: Francis. p. 84.

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