Washington Square Park

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George Washington Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice

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Artist:
Alexander Stirling Calder
Dedicated:1918
Location:Washington Square Arch, west pier, north side
Description:Standing figure (three/quarters round, over life-size) before two figures (over life-size) in high relief, on integral plinth, pedestal
Materials:Granite
Donor:Washington Arch Committee
Cast:1918

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