Sculptor:

Young, Mahonri Mackintosh 1877-1957  Search this

Subject:

Washington, George  Search this

Medium:

Plaque: metal; Base: fieldstone

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures-Relief

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by Boro of Leonia Leonia New Jersey 07605

Located Fort Lee Road & Leonia Avenue Leonia New Jersey

Date:

July 4, 1916

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.

Summary:

Metal bas-relief plaque depicting Gen. George Washington's retreat through Leonia on Nov. 20, 1776. Washington is on horseback. He is seen in proper left profile. Two soldiers march in front of Washington's horse and several soldiers march behind the horse. Washington wears a long overcoat with cape and a tri-corner hat. The relief plaque is mounted to the side of a fieldstone base.

Topic:

History--United States--Revolution  Search this

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Military--General  Search this

Equestrian  Search this

Figure group--Male  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Control number:

IAS NJ000490

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_337509