| The Aviator | |
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| Artist | Gutzon Borglum |
| Year | 1918 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4,400 cm × 3,400 cm (144 ft × 112 ft) |
| Location | Charlottesville,Virginia |
| Owner | University of Virginia |
The Aviator | |
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| Location | Monument Square, bounded by University and Jefferson Park Aves. and the railroad tracks,Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38°2′18″N78°30′21″W / 38.03833°N 78.50583°W /38.03833; -78.50583 |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1919 (1919) |
| Architect | Borglum, Gutzon |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000758[1] |
| VLR No. | 002-5073 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 9, 2006 |
| Designated VLR | June 8, 2006[2] |
The Aviator is a historicalsculpture located on theUniversity of Virginia campus nearCharlottesville,Albemarle County, Virginia.
The sculpture is a bronze statue commissioned in honor of University alumnus,James Rogers McConnell’s heroism and courage in World War I, as a member of theLafayette Escadrille.
The Aviator was designed byGutzon Borglum and dedicated in 1919. The sculpture measures 12 feet high and 8 feet, 6 inches wide.[3]
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,The Aviator is a fixture in everyday life at the University.[4]
It is an athletic male nude with his feet placed shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and arms outstretched supporting a pair of wings.[5] The blade/knife; dirk or possible dagger/stiletto the figure has in his sheath is a recognized symbol of masculinity and of a warrior.[6][7]
It was added to theNational Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]
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