Colonel William Dickson Receives a Sword from the Black Brigade
2012 / John Hebenstreit / Cincinnati
This bronze work by John Hebenstreit is one of two life-size sculptures that are part of The Black Brigade of Cincinnati monument. It depicts Colonel William Dickson being presented a sword by another member of the Black Brigade, possibly Marshall P.H. Jones; both figures are standing.
The monument was the result of a collaboration among a number of artists and was dedicated on September 9, 2012 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the defense of Cincinnati in 1862. It also includes several bronze plaques (including narrative explanations and relief scenes) and the names of the 718 members of the Black Brigade. Users may click on "The Black Brigade of Cincinnati monument" link below to see other works in the monument.
Location: Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W Mehring Way
Title
Colonel William Dickson Receives a Sword from the Black Brigade
Description
This bronze work by John Hebenstreit is one of two life-size sculptures that are part of The Black Brigade of Cincinnati monument. It depicts Colonel William Dickson being presented a sword by another member of the Black Brigade, possibly Marshall P.H. Jones; both figures are standing.
The monument was the result of a collaboration among a number of artists and was dedicated on September 9, 2012 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the defense of Cincinnati in 1862. It also includes several bronze plaques (including narrative explanations and relief scenes) and the names of the 718 members of the Black Brigade. Users may click on "The Black Brigade of Cincinnati monument" link below to see other works in the monument.
The monument was the result of a collaboration among a number of artists and was dedicated on September 9, 2012 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the defense of Cincinnati in 1862. It also includes several bronze plaques (including narrative explanations and relief scenes) and the names of the 718 members of the Black Brigade. Users may click on "The Black Brigade of Cincinnati monument" link below to see other works in the monument.
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2012
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Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Identifier
2032
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166 W Mehring Way
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2012