Administered by United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington District of Columbia
Located Roosevelt Island Northern center of the island Washington District of Columbia
Date:
Dedicated Oct. 27, 1967
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.," Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 187-188.
Image on file.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C.," Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 187.
PAUL MANSHIP/SCULP. FOND. ARTIS/BATTAGLIA (ILLEGIBLE LETTERS)/MILANO ITALY (Front of bronze base:) 1858 - THEODORE - 1919/ROOSEVELT signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
A full-length portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, with his proper right arm raised above his head in typical speaking pose. He stands on a small rectangular base before a 30-foot granite stele, overlooking an oval terrace. Behind him are four 21-foot granite monoliths, inscribed with his thoughts on Nature, Mankind, Youth, and the State.
