A big thank-you to Paul Flynn, who answered my online plea in Nov 2010. It’s Prometheus, on his Quest Eternal, and he’s in front of the Prudential building, not the John Hancock. Also described here.

This caught my eye while I was out for an icy run in Boston, Massachusetts, February 2007. It’s the John Hancock Tower, but so far I am unable to name the statue. Too bad I didn’t also snap the nameplate. Click the pic to enlarge.