WASHINGTON DC, United States — The statue depicting Valor that is part of the Arts of War and Peace, a collection of four bronze statues in East and West Potomac Parks. The Arts of War stand on the eastern end of Arlington Memorial Bridge facing the Lincoln Memorial. The Arts of Peace stand just to their north. The Art Deco Arts of War were sculpted by American sculptor Leo Friedlander.
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David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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7238 x 4831 px | 61.3 x 40.9 cm | 24.1 x 16.1 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
20 October 2017Location:
Arlington Memorial Bridge, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesMore information:
Valor in the Arts of War and Peace is a significant pair of bronze statues located on the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington DC, United States. Overlooking the picturesque Potomac River, these statues play an important role in symbolizing the dual nature of courage as it is exhibited in war and peace, reflecting a poignant facet of American history. The statues were erected as part of the decorative scheme for the Memorial Bridge, which was completed in 1932. The bridge itself serves as a symbolic link between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, unifying the North and South, reflecting the reconciliation after the Civil War. The statues, each standing 17 feet tall, were sculpted by prominent American artist Leo Friedlander. One statue, Valor in the Arts of War, depicts a muscular male figure brandishing a sword and shield, representing the courage required in times of war. The other, Valor in the Arts of Peace, features a female figure with a child, symbolizing the bravery required in peacetime pursuits.