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Atlas

Description

Lee Lawrie's statue of Atlas stands in front of the Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. It depicts the Greek god Atlas, holding a sphere representing the heavens. Lawrie's Art-Deco style seen in his sculpture of Atlas mirrors the style of his relief sculptures located in front of the entryway to the Rockefeller Center as well.

Constructed, 1936

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Publication of Atlas Shrugged-The piece has since been associated with Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.

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630 Fifth Avenue West 51st

Located in front of the Rockefeller Center.

#Public Art

#Sculpture

#Historic