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The Aviator (Charlottesville, Virginia)

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It is an athletic male nude with his feet placed shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and arms outstretched supporting a pair of wings. The blade/knife; dirk or possible dagger/stiletto the figure has in his sheath is a recognized symbol of masculinity and of a warrior.
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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,
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Monument Square, bounded by University and Jefferson Park Aves. and the railroad tracks,
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and dedicated in 1919. The sculpture measures 12 feet high and 8 feet, 6 inches wide.
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property in Albemarle County, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places
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4,400 cm × 3,400 cm (144 ft × 112 ft)
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The sculpture is a bronze statue commissioned in honor of University alumnus,
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Gutzon Borglum
Charlottesville
Virginia
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Virginia Landmarks Register
The Aviator (Charlottesville, Virginia) is located in Virginia
The Aviator (Charlottesville, Virginia) is located in the United States
Charlottesville, Virginia
38°2′18″N 78°30′21″W / 38.03833°N 78.50583°W / 38.03833; -78.50583
06000758
sculpture
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Albemarle County, Virginia
James Rogers McConnell
Lafayette Escadrille
Gutzon Borglum
National Register of Historic Places
The Aviator, April 2013
The Aviator, December 2005
The Seven Society inscription
Inscription


"National Register Information System – (#06000758)"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
"Virginia Landmarks Register - The Aviator"
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