Title
Step on Board / Harriet Tubman Memorial
Creator
Cunningham, Fern (Artist)
Date created
1999
Abstract/Description
A bronze sculpture of Harriet Tubman leading a group to the north. Created in 1999 at Harriet Tubman Park in Boston's South End by Fern Cunningham, this is the first public sculpture in Boston on city-owned land depicting a woman. In the sculpture, Harriet Tubman appears to be striding and holds a bible in her right arm. Her left arm is held out as she leads theway. Behind her, five men and women of various ages appear to be mid-stride. One young woman with braids and a
dress leans her head on a man's shoulder, whose free hand reaches into his satchel. The other people appear to be looking calmly in different directions.
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