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James Storm Pavilion, Port of Corpus Christi

Christopher Columbus

Robert Garcia Jr
Falcon Art Foundry
1992

Description

Bronze statue on a red granite pedestal. Columbus has an armillary sphere in his left hand and is pointing to yonder with his other hand. At his feet are navigational instruments.

Inscription(s)

On the foot of the bronze statue christopher columbus.
The inscription on the pedestal is:

cristobal colon
1451-1506
[seal of the Corpus Christi Quincentenary Commission]

Columbus' first journey took just 33 days, but it was to change
the outlook of the world forever. His exploration in 1492 led
mankind on a path of discovery that has never ceased to challenge
and surprise us. As a result of this man's great courage and
determination, ideas and people have passed between the old world
and the new for half a milennium . . . Christopher Columbus not
only opened the door to a new world, but also set an example for
us by showing what monumental feats can be accomplished
through perseverance and faith

- - - president george bush - - -

dedicated october 10, 1992
roberto garcia, jr. - sculptor

Sculptor

Roberto Garcia, Jr., sculptor.

Sources & Information

Photo: Doug Bowman, sent to me 7 July 2006.
Corpus Christi Art.
Smithsonian American Art Museum, SIRIS (Smithsonian Institution Research Information system).

Locatie (N 27°47'28" - W 97°23'31") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ustx02; Added: 18 July 2006

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