Washington’s Farewell

Paul Manship, Washington's Farewell, n.d., bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.144
Copied Paul Manship, Washington's Farewell, n.d., bronze, 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.144

Artwork Details

Title
Washington’s Farewell
Artist
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Paul Manship
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Subjects
  • History — United States — Revolution
  • Figure group
  • Portrait male — Washington, George
  • Occupation — military — general
  • History — United States — Resignation of Washington
Object Number
1966.47.144
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.47.144

Artwork Description

Paul Manship’s relief is one of several the sculptor created to commemorate episodes from the Revolutionary War (see also 1966.47.141, 1966.47.143, 1966.47.145 and 1966.47.136). Manship’s papers indicate that these reliefs were designed for a projected “Hall of History,” but research has not revealed where or when that project was to appear. On December 4, 1783, George Washington said goodbye to his officers in the Long Room at Fraunces Tavern, a meeting place for the Sons of Liberty during the war.