Statue of George Washington (Massachusetts State House)
1815 statue by William Rush in Philadelphia
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George Washington is a life-size marble statue of George Washington by the English sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey created in 1826 and dedicated in November 1827. It depicts Washington as a Roman Senator and is in Doric Hall of the Massachusetts State House in Boston, Massachusetts.[1][2][3]
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George Washington by Sir Francis Chantrey | |
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| Artist | Francis Chantrey |
| Year | 1826 |
| Medium | Marble |
| Dimensions | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) |
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The Statue depicts Washington wearing his typical general's Uniform under a Roman-style toga. The sculptor created him in this regalia to highlight Washington's role as a statesman.
An empty pedestal sits beneath the statue. Chantry believed that Washington would be recognizable to all, and that his piece did not need a name plate.[4]
