📜 Marble sculpture group and fountain, "Civic Virtue Triumphant Over Unrighteousness," by Frederick William MacMonnies and architect Thomas Hastings. 🔍 Depicts a male nude representing civic virtue over two writhing female figures representing vice and corruption, controversial since its 1922 unveiling. # Why Go 🏛️ Historically significant and controversial statue 🔄 Migrated twice, interesting backstory 🌳 Located within the scenic Green-Wood Cemetery 🚶 Easy to access within the park # Why Avoid ♀️ Controversial for misogynistic portrayal of women 🗿 May not appeal to all visitors due to its theme # 🅿️ Parking The statue is in the northeast section of the park. If entering from the 5th Avenue gate, follow Battle Avenue, turn left on Hemlock Avenue, then right on Garland.
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