Unwavering Courage in the Pursuit of Freedom (Wilimington, DE)

Unwavering Courage in the Pursuit of Freedom (Wilimington, DE)

Subject (Topic)
Antislavery movements--United States
Fugitive slaves--United States
Northeastern United States
Public art
Public sculpture
Underground Railroad

A multi-figure sculpture of Harriet Tubman and Thomas Garrett leading two fugitive enslaved persons, a semi-nude man, and completely clothed woman, to freedom along the Underground Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware. Tubman carries a baby in her arms and wears a head wrap, shawl, haversack, and carries a pistol at her waist; Garrett wears a suit, cape and top hat, and holds a lantern. The sculpture includes three pairs of boots, a crate, and a barrel. Signed by the artist: M. Chiodo, 2012.

Chiodo, Mario, 1961-

Photographs by Renée Ater

Dedication: October 3, 2012

Oasis Design Group (Kimley-Horn); The City of Wilmington’s Percent for Art Fund; Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware; and Riverfront Wilmington Sculpture Selection Committee

The City of Wilmington Department of Parks and Recreation, 500 Wilmington Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801, United States

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English

Visual Arts-Sculpture

Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801, United States

Sculpture

100 in. (274.32 cm.)