Honored with eventual burial at West Point USMA - Margaret Corbin was a heroine of daring in the American Revolution. Her husband, John, dead at her feet - she bravely took up his part of firing the cannon - until gravely wounded she was taken prisoner. This sculpture is in the original clay prior to bronze casting.
Models in accurate historic clothing were used by the sculptor. Photos were taken of the models re-enacting the scene on site at USMA.
Detail of Margaret's face, showing the emotions of anger, vengeance, determination and courage.
The cannon used was researched thoroughly by the sculptor.
John's body lies where it would have fallen as he was working the cannon.
showing the composition from above Honored with eventual burial at West Point USMA - Margaret Corbin was a heroine of daring in the American Revolution. Her husband, John, dead at her feet - she bravely took up his part of firing the cannon until gravely wounded she was taken prisoner.
The sculptor studied the position and actions of the body of John that would be evident in a violent death - by not showing evidence of wounds (history doesn't say what his wounds were, just that he died) the sculptor reflects the dying torment in his body and expression.
showing the drama of the moment in the movement of Margaret's clothing. Honored with eventual burial at West Point USMA - Margaret Corbin was a heroine of daring in the American Revolution. Her husband, John, dead at her feet - she bravely took up his part of firing the cannon until gravely wounded she was taken prisoner.
Honored with eventual burial at West Point USMA - Margaret Corbin was a heroine of daring in the American Revolution. Her husband, John, dead at her feet - she bravely took up his part of firing the cannon - until gravely wounded she was taken prisoner. This sculpture is in the original clay prior to bronze casting.