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Architect:
McKim, Charles Follen 1847-1909  Search this
Architectural firm:
McKim, Mead & White  Search this
Medium:
Each sculpture: limestone; Each base: limestone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by National Defense University Fort Lesley J. McNair 4th & P Streets, S.W Washington District of Columbia 20319
Located National War College Fort Lesley J. McNair P Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, S.W Washington District of Columbia
Date:
Cornerstone laid: Feb. 21, 1903
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, District of Columbia survey, 1993.
Image on file.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Each of the three identical eagles is installed in a semi-circular niche over the entrances to the building.
Topic:
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Control number:
IAS DC000198
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_324793