Alice in Wonderland sculpture explained

Italic Title:no
Alice in Wonderland
Artist:Jose de Creeft
Medium:Bronze sculpture
Subject:Alice in Wonderland
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:New York City
Owner:Central Park donated by George Delacorte

The Alice in Wonderland sculpture is located at Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. It is approximately at 74th Street, on the north side of Conservatory Water. The bronze statue by Jose de Creeft stands eleven feet high and portrays Alice surrounded by the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and other characters from Lewis Carroll's 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland enjoying a tea party.[1]

History

The statue was created in 1959 by José de Creeft under the commission of George Delacorte, so children could experience Alice in Wonderland in person. The sculpture was originally cast at the Long Island Modern Art Foundry in the Steinway Mansion.[2] The sculpture is unique because visitors are encouraged to interact with the statue. The statue is made of bronze and was derived from images John Tenniel created for the original publication. The face of Alice is actually based on Creeft's daughter, Donna. The sculpture's Mad Hatter is a caricature of George Delacorte.[3]

At the base of the sculpture are engravings from Lewis Carrol's poem Jabberwocky.[4] The sculpture was dedicated to George's wife Margarita whose name is located at the base of the sculpture. Additionally, there are six plaques located around the base of the sculpture that depict her favorite moments from Alice in Wonderland.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 15, 2023 . Alice in Wonderland . September 12, 2023 . Central Park Conservancy . en.
  2. Web site: April 25, 2017 . The History Behind Central Park's Beloved Alice in Wonderland Sculpture . September 20, 2023 . Viewing NYC . en.
  3. Web site: Xu . Susan . April 25, 2017 . Alice in Wonderland Statue in Central Park Has Roots at the Modern Art Foundry in Astoria . September 20, 2023 . Untapped New York . en-US.
  4. Web site: Rebecca . Fishbein . April 16, 2015 . The 16 Best Public Art Pieces In NYC . September 12, 2023 . Gothamist . en.
  5. Web site: Alice in Wonderland (Central Park) – Dianne L. Durante, Writing Addict + Adept . November 15, 2023 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Burke . Kerry . Parascandola . Rocco . Tracy . Thomas . April 14, 2020 . 'I am lethal' — NYC man accused of plotting to blow up Central Park's Alice in Wonderland statue, kill parents and girlfriend . September 12, 2023 . New York Daily News . en-US.
  7. Web site: April 15, 2020 . Man Threatened to Bomb Central Park 'Alice in Wonderland' Statue: Police . September 12, 2023 . NBC New York . en-US.
  8. News: Barron . James . March 13, 2016 . Resolving the Nagging, if Minor, Mysteries of New York City . en-US . The New York Times . September 12, 2023 . 0362-4331.