The Aviator (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Template:Infobox artwork The Aviator is a historical sculpture located on the University of Virginia campus near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia.
History
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.[1]
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.[2]
It is an athletic male nude with his feet placed shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and arms outstretched supporting a pair of wings.[3] The blade/knife; dirk or possible dagger/stiletto the figure has in his sheath is a recognized symbol of masculinity and of a warrior.[4][5]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[6]
Gallery
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The Aviator, April 2013 -
The Aviator, December 2005 -
The Seven Society inscription -
Inscription
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References
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- ↑ The Aviator, (sculpture).. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved from link
- ↑ UVA Library. Retrieved 2021-07-17 from www.library.virginia.edu
- ↑ National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Aviator. (April 2006) Retrieved 2021-08-05 from link and Accompanying photo Archived 2021-07-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Ornate Yemeni Knives Mark Status, Masculinity. Retrieved 2018-04-04 from NPR.org
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