WASHINGTON, DC - Sacrifice sculpture by Leo Friedlander, one of four statues in the Arts of War, Sacrifice, and Valor series on the corners of Memorial Bridge and Theodore Roosevelt Bridge that were gifts from the people of Italy. The Sacrifice sculpture is on the northeast corner of the bridge and is the closest of the four to the Lincoln Memorial. The statues were dedicated on 26 September 1951. The other statues are named Aspiration and Literature Music and Harvest, and Valor.
The photo captures the Arts of War and Peace statues located on the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Arlington, Virginia, United States. These large-scale bronze sculptures were created by American sculptor Leo Friedlander and officially dedicated in 1951. The Arts of War statues, Sacrifice and Valor, are located on the Washington end of the bridge. They are sculpted with imagery symbolizing the nation's military strength and the sacrifices made in times of war. Valor depicts a male figure with a sword accompanied by a female figure holding a shield, while Sacrifice portrays a male figure holding a fallen comrade. On the other end of the bridge, in Arlington, stand the Arts of Peace statues, Aspiration and Literature. These statues represent the nation's commitment to intellectual pursuits and the aspiration for peace. Aspiration presents a male figure reaching skyward alongside a female figure holding a dove, and Literature displays a male figure holding a book accompanied by a female figure carrying a torch. The Arlington Memorial Bridge itself holds historical significance, serving as a symbolic link between North and South, commemorating national unity after the divisive Civil War. The bridge, spanning the Potomac River, connects the Lincoln Memorial in Washington to Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, in Arlington National Cemetery. The Arts of War and Peace statues thus contribute to this symbolism, serving as sentinels of the nation's resilience and commitment to unity, strength, and peace. These sculptures, alongside the Arlington Memorial Bridge, form an important part of America's national heritage and are significant sites of interest for both domestic and international visitors.
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Location: Arlington Memorial Bridge, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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