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Alice in Wonderland sculpture

Bronze sculpture in New York City's Central Park

Alice in Wonderland
Artist	Jose de Creeft
Year	1959 (1959)
Medium	Bronze sculpture
Subject	Alice in Wonderland
Location	New York City
Coordinates	40°46′30.1″N 73°57′59.6″W / 40.775028°N 73.966556°W / 40.775028; -73.966556
Owner	Central Park donated by George Delacorte

The Alice in Wonderland sculpture is located at Central ParkinManhattan, New York City, U.S. It is approximately at 74th Street, on the north side of Conservatory Water. The bronze statue stands eleven feet high and portrays Alice surrounded by the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and other characters from the book enjoying a tea party.^[1]

History[edit]

The statue was created in 1959 by José de Creeft under the commission of George Delacorte, so children could experience Alice in Wonderland in person. The sculpture was originally cast at the Long Island Modern Art Foundry in the Steinway Mansion.^[2] The sculpture is unique because visitors are encouraged to interact with the statue. The statue is made of bronze and was derived from images John Tenniel created for the original publication. The face of Alice is actually based on Creeft's daughter, Donna.^[1] The sculpture's Mad Hatter is a caricature of George Delacorte.^[3]

At the base of the sculpture are engravings from Lewis Carol's poem Jabberwocky.^[4] The sculpture was dedicated to George's wife Margarita whose name is located at the base of the sculpture. Additionally, there are six plaques located around the base of the sculpture that depict her favorite moments from Alice in Wonderland.^[5]

Controversies[edit]

• The statue was the subject of a foiled terrorist plot in April 2020. Kevin Fallon was arrested for plotting to blow up the statue, as well as threatening to kill several others. He was sentenced to psychiatric care and evaluation.^[6][7]
• There has been an ongoing debate since the sculpture was erected within the city of NY, over whether the statue depicts the White Rabbit, or the March Hare.^[8]

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See also[edit]

• Central Park
• Central Park Boathouse
• Alice in Wonderland (franchise)

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