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Jeanne Rynhart — Statue of Molly Malone
Jeanne Rynhart

Statue of Molly Malone

1988

This bronze sculpture depicts a young woman in late 19th century dress standing beside a cart laden with rope and seafood baskets, a humble yet iconic composition created by sculptor Jeanne Rynhart. Cast in bronze and positioned on Dublin's Suffolk Street, the work commemorates the legendary street vendor Molly Malone, whose legacy has endured through generations of Irish folk tradition. The figure's refined facial features and detailed period costume contrast with the roughly textured cargo, while the wooden cart's spoked wheels ground the composition in everyday working life. At life scale, the sculpture invites intimate engagement from passersby, transforming a historic street corner into a gathering place that celebrates Dublin's maritime mercantile heritage. Known affectionately as the Molly Malone statue, this 1988 work has become one of Ireland's most beloved public monuments, drawing visitors from around the world. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Medium
Bronze sculpture

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Jeanne Rynhart, Statue of Molly Malone, 1988

This bronze sculpture depicts a young woman in late 19th century dress standing beside a cart laden with rope and seafood baskets, a humble yet iconic composition created by sculptor Jeanne Rynhart. Cast in bronze and positioned on Dublin's Suffolk Street, the work commemorates the legendary street vendor Molly Malone, whose legacy has endured through generations of Irish folk tradition. The figure's refined facial features and detailed period costume contrast with the roughly textured cargo, while the wooden cart's spoked wheels ground the composition in everyday working life. At life scale, the sculpture invites intimate engagement from passersby, transforming a historic street corner into a gathering place that celebrates Dublin's maritime mercantile heritage. Known affectionately as the Molly Malone statue, this 1988 work has become one of Ireland's most beloved public monuments, drawing visitors from around the world. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Medium
Bronze sculpture
Year
1988
Seen at
Suffolk Street

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Twentieth Century, Cultural Icon, Tourist Attraction, Bronze Sculpture, Public Space, Irish Culture, Narrative Sculpture, Urban Sculpture, Public Art, Street Vendor, Female Figure, Historical Monument, Working Class, Outdoor Monument, Maritime History, Iconic Landmark, Folk Heritage, Contemporary Realism, Dublin Ireland