Confederate Soldiers Monument (Austin, Texas)

The Confederate Soldiers Monument, also known as the Confederate Dead Monument, is a Confederate memorial installed outside the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, Texas.[1][2] The monument was erected in 1903, as part of an effort to "romanticize the motivations that drew Texas into the [U.S.] Civil War."[2] Its sculpture was designed by Pompeo Coppini, and its base was designed by Frank Teich.[3] The sculpture was cast by Roman Bronze Works (New York City).

Confederate Soldiers Monument
The monument in 2015
Artist
Year1903 (1903)
MediumSculpture
LocationAustin, Texas, United States

See also

References

  1. "A Guide to Confederate Monuments in Austin". The Austin Chronicle. Austin Chronicle Corp. August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  2. "The Hidden Confederate History of the Texas Capitol". Texasobserver.com. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  3. Board, Texas State Preservation. "SPB - Confederate Soldiers Monument". Tspb.texas.gov. Retrieved 20 August 2017.


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