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<b>George Washington</b><br><i>After orginial by Giuseppe Ceracchi</i>
Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: September 5, 2015
Caption: George Washington
After orginial by Giuseppe Ceracchi

Additional Description: This colossal marble sculpture portrays George Washington as a classical hero in Roman dress. Robert Mills, the Monument's architect, envisioned this room as a portrait gallery of the nation's founders, but this bust of Washington, purchased from the estate of William Howard, is the only artwork that was ever installed. It has greeted visitors to the Washington Monument on this pedestal since 1843.
Submitted: November 6, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p337051
File Size: 3.568 Megabytes

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