The Aviator | |
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Artist | Gutzon Borglum |
Year | 1918 |
Type | Bronze |
Dimensions | 4,400 cm× 3,400 cm(144 ft× 112 ft) |
Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
Owner | University of Virginia |
Location | Monument Square, bounded by University and Jefferson Park Aves. and the railroad tracks, Charlottesville, Virginia |
Coordinates | 38°2′18″N78°30′21″W / 38.03833°N 78.50583°W Coordinates: 38°2′18″N78°30′21″W / 38.03833°N 78.50583°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1919 |
Architect | Borglum, Gutzon |
Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
NRHP reference No. | 06000758 [1] |
VLR No. | 002-5073 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 9, 2006 |
Designated VLR | June 8, 2006 [2] |
The Aviator is a historical sculpture located on the University of Virginia campus near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia.
The sculpture is a bronze statue commissioned in honor of University alumnus, James Rogers McConnell’s heroism and courage in World War I, as a member of the Lafayette Escadrille.
The Aviator was designed by Gutzon Borglum and dedicated in 1919. The sculpture measures 12 feet high and 8 feet, 6 inches wide. [3]
It is located in front of Clemons Library on the grounds of the University of Virginia. Due to the library's abundant 24-hour study space available for students, The Aviator is a fixture in everyday life at the University. [4]
It is an athletic male nude with his feet placed shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and arms outstretched supporting a pair of wings. [5] The blade/knife; dirk or possible dagger/stiletto the figure has in his sheath is a recognized symbol of masculinity. [6] [7]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. [1]
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