Statue of Albert Sidney Johnston

This sculpture by Elisabet Ney is a life-size recumbent marble figure of General Albert Sidney Johnston. The piece depicts the general at the moment of his death during the Battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War. Completed in 1903, the statue sits atop Johnston's tomb in the Texas State Cemetery. Visitors can view this historic memorial in the peaceful setting of the Texas State Cemetery. The statue is notable for its realistic portrayal and as a work by a prominent German American sculptor. It offers a quiet place for reflection on Civil War history and is a significant outdoor artwork in Austin.