The Alarm (Boyle)
| The Alarm | |
|---|---|
| Artist | John J. Boyle |
| Year | 1884 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 180 cm × 110 cm × 110 cm (72 in × 42 in × 42 in) |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| 41°56′10″N 87°37′57″W / 41.93611°N 87.63250°W | |
The Alarm (Indian Alarm) is a Bronze statue by John J. Boyle located in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Commissioned in 1880, and dedicated on May 17, 1884, it shows a Native-American couple with infant and pet dog, looking with concern into the distance. On the base are four incised granite tablets (originally bronze reliefs) with scenes of Ottawa life: "The Peace Pipe," "The Corn Dance," "Forestry," and "The Hunt."