The Rescue
Item
Title
The Rescue
Description
A large sculpture depicting a frontier father defending his family from an attacking American Indian, "The Rescue" has been a source of controversy since its installation in 1850. Sculptor Horatio Greenough stated that he was trying to show the dangers of "peopling our continent," but objections have ranged from the criticism of the attitude of the dog to various objections to its portrayal of American Indians. The US House of Representatives voted on, but did not pass, a provision to destroy the sculpture in 1939. After advocacy by American Indians and members of Congress, the statue was removed in 1958.
Creator
Horatio Greenough
Date
1850 (Finished)
1958 (Removed)
Coverage
1830-1859
1950-1979
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
topic
design & monuments
ghost mall