Ether Monument (The Good Samaritan) in the Boston Public Gardens in Massachusetts by John Quincy Adams Ward

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The Ether Monument (The Good Samaritan) is a granite sculpture by John Quincy Adams Ward located in the Boston Public Gardens, Massachusetts. It honors the discovery of ether anesthesia, a milestone in medical history. The monument features imagery inspired by the Good Samaritan parable, symbolizing compassion and care. It is positioned near Beacon and Arlington Streets within the Public Gardens.