Statue of Christopher Columbus (Chicago)
| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
|---|---|
Christopher Columbus, Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, before its removal in 2020 | |
| Artist | Carlo Brioschi |
| Year | 1933 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | Chicago |
| 41°52′05″N 87°37′11″W / 41.867939°N 87.619628°W | |
Christopher Columbus is a bronze statue of Italian explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus. It was installed during 1933 in Chicago's Grant Park, in the U.S. state of Illinois. Created by the Milanese-born sculptor Carlo Brioschi, it was set on an exedra and pedestal designed with the help of architect Clarence H. Johnston. It was removed and put in storage in 2020.