George Washington

c. 1939

Laura Bilodeau

Associated Names
Laura Bilodeau

Artist, American, 1896 - 1982

The sculpture depicts a male figure in historical attire resembling an 18th-century military leader or statesman. The figure wears a blue coat with gold epaulettes, gold vest and trousers, and black knee-high boots. One hand holds open the coat, while the other hand is extended. The figure stands on a rectangular pedestal and is painted with realistic skin tones. The material appears to be primarily painted wood. The overall pose and detail suggest it represents a figure of historical significance facing the viewer.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 37.4 cm (20 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 36" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8068


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 70, fig. 25.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 795, no. 2820.

Wikidata ID

Q64592683

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