| George Washington on Horseback | |
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 Sculpture in 2012 | |
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| Artist | Herbert Heseltine |
| Year | 1959 |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | 200 cm× 380 cm× 170 cm(78 in× 150 in× 66 in) |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
George Washington on Horseback is an equestrian statue by sculptor Herbert Haseltine. It is located south of the Washington National Cathedral.
It was dedicated on February 22, 1959. [1]
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