Philadelphia Equestrian

Washington Monument, Rudolf Siemering. 1897. Philadelphia

A dynamic equestrian monument of George Washington is located at the main exterior entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Washington is represented as a heroic commander-in-chief of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783).  The musculature of the striding horse, and stable posture of the rider clearly convey the concept of authority and victory.  The sculptor created additional bronze-cast figures at the base of the monument, including native-American Indians, to enhance the theme of American history.  George Washington was the first to serve as President to the new nation from 1789-1797.

American Indian, Rudolf Siemering. 1897 Philadelphia