George Washington by Horatio Greenough

"George Washington" by Horatio Greenough
1840 Washington D.C
Marble, 11'4" high
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Commissioned by congress, Horatio depicted Washington in a Zeus- like neoclassical style. This sculpture stood out to me because it was not in Washington's character to be boisterous or shirtless. I read that one congressman said that they should chunk it into the Potomac river.

To the knowledgable American, this picture is comical in the sense that is directly contrary to the nature of George Washington.