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October 8, 2025
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The sculpture consists of several figures: a young man on horseback grasps a torch handed to him by a fallen comrade. The pictorial symbol: the torch being passed – a motif of surrender, responsibility, perseverance, and courage.
A poem written by the artist's husband, Archer M. Huntington, is engraved on the base. The poem is also titled "The Torch Bearers."
Significance for the Site / Impact
The figure serves as a striking focal point and symbolic greeting in the plaza in front of the Chrysler Museum of Art. It visually prepares visitors for the art within.
A poem written by the artist's husband, Archer M. Huntington, is engraved on the base. The poem is also titled "The Torch Bearers."
Significance for the Site / Impact
The figure serves as a striking focal point and symbolic greeting in the plaza in front of the Chrysler Museum of Art. It visually prepares visitors for the art within.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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