Statue of George Washington (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
| Washington Resigning His Commission | |
|---|---|
Washington Resigning His Commission by Ferdinand Pettrich | |
| Artist | Ferdinand Pettrich |
| Year | c. 1841 |
| Medium | Painted plaster |
| Dimensions | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) |
| Location | Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Coordinates | 38°53′53″N 77°1′23″W / 38.89806°N 77.02306°W / 38.89806; -77.02306 (Statue of George Washington) |
Washington Resigning His Commission is a life-size plaster statue of General George Washington by the sculptor Ferdinand Pettrich created around 1841. It depicts George Washington's resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C..[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "About the Artwork: Washington Resigning His Commission" (PDF). Smithsonian American Art Museum.
- ^ "Washington Resigning His Commission, (sculpture)". Inventory of American Sculpture, Smithsonian Institution Research Information System. Smithsonian American Art Museum.
External links
- Media related to Statue of George Washington by Ferdinand Pettrich at Wikimedia Commons
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