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Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
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Summary:
Four figures, two females and two males, each representing a different kind of freedom, are installed in niches along a semicircular wall around a reflecting pool. From left to right: the first figure, "Freedom from Fear," is a man dressed in ancient or medieval garb, and holds up a bent rod or sword with both hand. The next figure, "Freedom from Want," is a woman dressed in a flowing dress, holding a basket, possibly filled with fruit, before her with both hands. The third figure, "Freedom of Speech," is a woman dressed in a flowing garment, holding a scroll before her with both hands. The fourth figure, "Freedom of Religion," is a man, folding his hands high before himself in a gesture of prayer. All of the figures appear to be leaning forward into a strong wind. A basin in a high, scalloped niche is between the "Freedom of Want" and "Freedom of Speech" sculptures.