Created by sculptor Raymond Kaskey in 1990, this monumental bronze figure depicts Queen Charlotte in classical dress, seated gracefully atop a white cylindrical pedestal. Rising prominently above the surrounding landscape at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the oxidized green patina sculpture captures the queen holding a star aloft in one hand while gesturing with the other, her robes flowing dramatically around her seated form. Flanked by a circle of flagpoles and nestled within manicured plantings, the work serves as both a welcoming landmark for travelers and a civic monument honoring the city's namesake. The piece exemplifies late twentieth century public sculpture, combining neoclassical figuration with modern monumental scale to create an iconic gateway symbol for Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Justin Felder on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)