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Prometheus and Mankind Figures – by Paul Manship

Location: Sunken Plaza, Rockefeller Center promenade.

In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan who was the creator of mankind and who stole fire from Mount Olympus and gave it to mankind.

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ROCKEFELLER CENTER – PROMENADE

Promenade or the sunken plaza at Rockefeller Center has
Prometheus – Paul Manship
Mankind Figures: Maiden and Youth – by Paul Manship

PROMETHEUS: In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a Titan, who is credited for the creation of man from clay. He is a trickster figure who stole fire from Mount Olympus and gave it to humanity, an act that enabled progress and civilization. Prometheus is known for his intelligence and as a champion of mankind.

MANKIND FIGUES: MAIDEN and YOUTH – These sculptures represent of the first human – youth and maiden – made from clay, by Prometheus. There are two Mankind figure sculptures resemble clay, although they are cast bronze.

 

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Youth – by Paul Manship
1936/ cast bronze / 8-feet high
First human Youth made from clay by Prometheus.
Location: Sunken Plaza, Rockerfeller Center promenade.

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Maiden – by Paul Manship
1936/ cast bronze / 8-feet high
First human Maiden made from clay by Prometheus.
Location: Sunken Plaza, Rockerfeller Center promenade

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