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George Washington by Horatio Greenough

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George Washington is a marble sculpture by American artist Horatio Greenough, completed in 1840. It depicts George Washington, the first president of the United States, in a seated pose modeled on classical representations of Roman rulers and philosophers. The work was commissioned for the United States Capitol and is now held by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

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How good is George Washington by Horatio Greenough?

George Washington by Horatio Greenough scores 5.80/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Sculpture category. Historically famous American Neoclassical work, but often mocked for awkward classical presidential treatment and mixed public reception.

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