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Name of Statue/Monument
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New York Public Library Lions
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Description
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These male lions, known today as Patience and Fortitude, were made of Tennessee marble. They sit at either side of the library's steps and are images often referenced for the library in its logo and other materials. The lions lay on stone plinths guarding the library.
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Date of Installation
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1911/05/23
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Monument/Statue Location
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New York Public Library, New York City, New York
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Subject of Monument/Statue
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Lions
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The Importance of Access to Knowledge
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Address of Monument
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Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Public Library, 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018
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Medium
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Tennessee Marble
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Abstract
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Carved by the Piccirilli Brothers from Tennessee marble in 1911, the Lions of the New York Public Library, known today as Patience and Fortitude, are positioned on either side of the entrance steps. They are often used as symbols of the library in its logo and materials.
