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Sculptor:
Ward, John Quincy Adams 1830-1910  Search this
Subject:
Washington, George  Search this
Medium:
Plaster
Type:
Sculptures-Model
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
City of New York Art Commission New York New York
Date:
1883
Notes:
Sharp, Lewis I., "John Quincy Adams Ward Dean of American Sculpture," Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1985, no. 69.2.
Summary:
Standing figure of George Washington lifting his hand from the Bible as he completes the swearing-in ceremony. His proper left hand is by his side and his proper right hand is out by his waist. His weight is on his left leg which is back and his right leg is forward.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Political--President  Search this
Ceremony--Civic--Oath  Search this
Ceremony--Civic--Political  Search this
Control number:
IAS 88180087
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_305062