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(Washington Crossing Monument), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Subject:
Washington, George  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: granite; Base: granite; Foundation: stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Washington Crossing Historic Park P. O. Box 103 Washington Crossing Pennsylvania 18977-0103
Located Washington Crossing Historic Park Washington Crossing Pennsylvania 18977
Date:
1916
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia survey, 1993.
Summary:
George Washington, with two-cornered hat and windblown cloak draped around him, standing atop a tall shaft. The shaft includes a text plaque on one side and on the other, a relief plaque of Washington crossing the Delaware River with his men. The shaft is mounted atop two rusticated brown foundation stones.
Topic:
History--United States--Revolution  Search this
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Political--President  Search this
Occupation--Military--General  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000624
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332508