PHILLIPS, Wendell statue at the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts by Daniel Chester French

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The Wendell Phillips statue in Boston's Public Garden is a bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French honoring the abolitionist and advocate for liberty, Wendell Phillips (1811-1884). Located at Charles and Boylston Streets, the statue commemorates Phillips' lifelong dedication to the anti-slavery movement and civil rights. It is part of Boston's collection of historic monuments and reflects the city's rich heritage of social reform. The work is recognized in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog.