Statues by the Rockefeller Centre

I# Statues by the Rockefeller Centre

For this post I am sharing a few shots of the Two main Statues by the Rockefeller Center, Starting with a Mono shot for Monochrome Monday hosted by Hive account@old-guy-photos

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This scultpure is by Lee Lawrie and was created in 1937,
Atlas is a bronze statue in front of Rockefeller Center standing 45 Feet tall across Fifth Avenue from St. Patrick's Cathedral. The sculpture depicts the Ancient Greek Titan Atlas holding the heavens

Another well known piece at the Rockefeller Centre is Prometheus

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Prometheus is most likely the best-known sculpture in Rockefeller Center and the most photographed sculpture in all of NYC. Created by American sculptor Paul Manship, who held a great fascination for mythological subjects and events, it has become the main attraction of the Lower Plaza. overlooking the ice skating rink when it is open

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This statue stands at 18 Feet tall and as you can see sits on a small water feature with a fountain as a backdrop.
and another shot of it

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And finishingoff with another photo of Atlas, with St Patricks Cathedral in the background

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And that’s all folks

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