Heroines of 1821: Female Leadership

Historical Period
Greek War of Independence, 1821–1829

Title
Heroines of 1821: Female Leadership

Sculptor
George Petrides

Sculpture Completed
2024 version II

Sculpture Medium
Mixed media including copper and custom patinas

Sculpture Dimensions
Overall: H. 34.6 in. x D. 21.7 in. (88 cm x 55 cm)

Model
Eleftheria "Liberty" Gkaoufa

Petrides' Relationship
Colleague, posed 2021

Petrides Seeks to Convey
Strength, resilience, defiance

Sculptural Precedent
Misc. statues of the Heroines throughout Greece

Precedent Work Held By
Public squares around Greece