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WASHINGTON, George: Statue in the 'University Yard' at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
by Jean-Antoine Houdon
Address: H St between 20th & 21st Sts NWUniversity Yard Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU (Orange - Blue)
Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control number DC000189 (dcMem ID #1410)
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The University Yard renewed in 1986 through the generous support of Oliver T. Carr, Jr.
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An authorized cast bronze by the Gorham Foundry from the original by Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) which stands in the State Capitol at Richmond, Virginia. It was purchased by The George Washington University in 1932 on the occasion of the George Washington Bicentennial. After standing in a number of locations on the campus, the statue found its permanent home in the University Yard & was dedicated on this spot September 6, 1991. "George Washington" is part of the GWU Permanent Collection.
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Copied from the original by Houdon in the State Capitol at Richmond by special permission of the General Assembly
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Virginia
Sic Semper Tyranni
Thus always to tyrants
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The University Yard is dedicated to Oliver T. Carr, Jr., Chairman of the GWU Board of Trustees, in recognition of his leadership & spirited vision for our campus. September 6, 1991
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