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A. Thomas Schomberg — Rocky
A. Thomas Schomberg

Rocky

1980

This monumental bronze sculpture depicts a triumphant male boxer with both fists raised in victory, captured mid-celebration in a moment of athletic glory. Cast in dark patinated bronze, the figure stands shirtless wearing boxing gloves and shorts, with musculature rendered in naturalistic detail that conveys strength and determination. Created by sculptor A. Thomas Schomberg and installed at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's east entrance steps, the work has become an iconic symbol of perseverance and the human spirit. The sculpture's heroic scale and energetic pose transform it into a beloved public landmark that resonates far beyond its specific subject matter, embodying themes of struggle, achievement, and triumph that have made it one of the most recognized artworks in American public spaces. Photo by The Ordinary Moments on Unsplash

Medium
Bronze sculpture

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A. Thomas Schomberg, Rocky, 1980

This monumental bronze sculpture depicts a triumphant male boxer with both fists raised in victory, captured mid-celebration in a moment of athletic glory. Cast in dark patinated bronze, the figure stands shirtless wearing boxing gloves and shorts, with musculature rendered in naturalistic detail that conveys strength and determination. Created by sculptor A. Thomas Schomberg and installed at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's east entrance steps, the work has become an iconic symbol of perseverance and the human spirit. The sculpture's heroic scale and energetic pose transform it into a beloved public landmark that resonates far beyond its specific subject matter, embodying themes of struggle, achievement, and triumph that have made it one of the most recognized artworks in American public spaces. Photo by The Ordinary Moments on Unsplash

Medium
Bronze sculpture
Year
1980
Seen at
Philadelphia Museum of Art (base of east entrance steps)

Related themes

Public Monument, Twentieth Century, Victory Pose, Urban Art, Bronze Sculpture, Philadelphia, Patinated Bronze, Public Art, Monumental Sculpture, Contemporary Sculpture, Figurative Art, Sports Art, American Realism, Realism, American Art, Athletic Figure, Heroic Figure, Iconic Landmark, Male Figure, Outdoor Sculpture