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George Robert White Memorial
Artist:
Daniel Chester French
Location:
Arlington St. and Beacon St.
Location
Arlington St. and Beacon St.
United States
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Neighborhood:
Back Bay
Type:
Sculpture
Year:
1924
Medium:
Bronze and Granite
Collection:
City of Boston
Funders:
Unknown
Description:
Standing at the edge of a fountain, this graceful angel or allegorical figure literally enacts the Biblical verse, “Cast thy bread upon the waters,” to honor one of Boston’s primary philanthropists. George Robert White earned a fortune in the pharmaceuticals business and made significant contributions to a variety of Boston institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts and Massachusetts General Hospital. Upon his death, he donated over $5 million to finance “works of public beauty and utility” throughout the City of Boston.
