Artist:
Milton Horn
Title:
Chicago Rising from the Lake
Year:
1954
Adress:
Columbus Drive Bridge
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Milton Horn’s bronze bas-relief is symbolic of the city of Chicago.
The female figure represents Chicago emerging reborn from the bottom of Lake Michigan following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
The sheaf of wheat, bull and eagle reference Chicago’s historic role as a center of commerce, the livestock market and air transportation, respectively. Floral forms evoke the city motto, 'Urbs in Horto' or 'City in a Garden.'
Finally, the bronze ring arching across the relief represents Chicago’s central geography within the United States.
Milton Horn’s bronze bas-relief is symbolic of the city of Chicago.
The female figure represents Chicago emerging reborn from the bottom of Lake Michigan following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
The sheaf of wheat, bull and eagle reference Chicago’s historic role as a center of commerce, the livestock market and air transportation, respectively. Floral forms evoke the city motto, 'Urbs in Horto' or 'City in a Garden.'
Finally, the bronze ring arching across the relief represents Chicago’s central geography within the United States.