The Hiker (Newman)

[2] The statue, described as ”The best bronze soldier in America”[3] by sculptor and critic Lorado Taft, proved to be very popular, copies of it being located in numerous cities.

Williams, Inc. foundry in New York City was “given exclusive rights for casting the statue ‘in real bronze’ “ adding that the sculptor Newman would “with great pleasure give his advice gratis as to the proper form for the pedestal according to its environment.”[4] The head is strongly poised on a sinewy column.

His head turns naturally a little to the right to balance the hat brim falling to the left.

— Gen. Charles Wheaton Abbot, Jr., in his dedication of the statue at the North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island, May 31, 1912.

Included on the relief is President McKinley's quote, "You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined."