Robert Gould Shaw Memorial c. 1973 - 2008

This photograph, taken between 1973 and 2008, captures a detail from Richard Benson's "Robert Gould Shaw Memorial" sculpture. The image focuses on two of the soldiers depicted in the monument, highlighting their stoic expressions and uniform details. Benson's work, a tribute to the 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of African American soldiers during the Civil War. The textured surface and realistic portrayal of the soldiers create a powerful and moving representation of the historical event.