First idea for a monument dedicated to George Washington

Antonio Canova1817

Museum Gipsoteca Antonio Canova
Possagno, Italy

The sketch represents the first idea for the monument dedicated to George Washington. The president is portrayed seated on a bench with his cloak while signing the letter of renunciation of power.

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Title: First idea for a monument dedicated to George Washington
Creator: Antonio Canova
Date: 1818
Date Created: 1817
Medium: plaster

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