Robert Gould Shaw Memorial c. 1973 - 2008

This bronze sculpture by Richard Benson, titled “Robert Gould Shaw Memorial,” depicts a young man's head in profile, wearing a military cap. The rough, textured surface of the sculpture and the realistic rendering of the subject’s features suggest a sense of both strength and vulnerability. This work, created between 1973 and 2008, serves as a tribute to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, commander of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.