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Kilpatrick, C. S.,
Kilpatrick, De Reid Gallatin,
Jno. Williams, Inc.,
Portrait male -- Washington, George
Occupation -- Political
Object -- Written Matter
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Waterford
Sculpture
(George Washington), (sculpture).
Artist:
Kilpatrick, C. S., sculptor.
Kilpatrick, De Reid Gallatin, b. 1884, sculptor.
Jno. Williams, Inc., founder.
Title:
(George Washington), (sculpture).
Dates:
Cast 1921. Dedicated 1922.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: marble.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. x 18 in. x 18 in.; Base: approx. 4 ft. x 24 in. x 24 in.
Inscription:
JNO WILLIAMS INC BRONZE FOUNDRY (On left side of sculpture:) (copyright symbol) C.S. Kilpatrick/D. R. Callain (sic) Kilpatrich (sic) (Keystone-shaped plaque on front of base, raised lettering:) (State emblem)/THIS MONUMENT MARKS THE SITE OF/FORT LE BOEUF/ERECTED BY THE FRENCH IN 1752./GEORGE WASHINGTON/AS A MAJOR REPRESENTING THE GOVERNOR/OF VIRGINIA, CAME HERE IN 1753, BEARING/A LETTER TO THE COMMANDER OF THE/FORT, WARNING THE FRENCH TO WITHDRAW/THEIR FORCES FROM THIS REGION/CLAIMED BY GREAT BRITAIN./THIS MISSION WAS ONE OF THE FIRST LINKS/IN THE CHAIN OF EVENTS THAT SETTLED/FOREVER THE DOMINANCE OF OUR LAND/BY THE ANGLO SAXON/---/ERECTED BY/THE PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION/AND THE PEOPLE OF WATERFORD/AND FRIENDS. signed Founder's mark appears.
Description:
A standing portrait of George Washington depicted carrying out his first public mission in 1753, bringing a letter from the Governor of Virginia to the Commander of Fort Le Boeuf. He wears a British uniform, including an open, knee-length top coat, vest, and knee-length boots. In his extended proper right hand he holds the letter and in his proper left hand he holds his hat. The sculpture is mounted upon a tall square base that rests on a low square base.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Washington, George -- Full length
Occupation -- Political -- President
Object -- Written Matter -- Letter
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Waterford
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Fort Lebouef Museum, c/o Edinboro University, Department of Sociology, Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16444
Located Main Street, Waterford, Pennsylvania
Remarks:
The monument marks the site of Fort Le Bouef which was built by the French in 1752. As a major representing the Governor of Virginia, George Washington came to the Fort in Dec. 1753 to warn the French to withdraw their forces from the region claimed by Great Britain. The monument was erected by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, and the Town of Waterford, Pennsylvania.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS PA001016
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Inventory of American Sculpture
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