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 |
| 38°53′53″N 77°1′23″W / 38.89806°N 77.02306°W | |
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
