Horatio Greenough and the form majestic the biography of the nation's first Washington Monument Rand, Harry creator author. text bibliography biography Art. dcu 2020 2020 monographic eng print xii, 253 pages ; 29 cm. "Horatio Greenough and the Form Majestic concerns the discussions, planning, commissioning, and execution of the earliest federal monument--a memorial for George Washington. It was to perch above his tomb at the heart of the U.S. Capitol and thus provide a moral compass for the continent, a hub toward which all eyes would turn for guidance from his great example of self-abnegation and leadership. For this task a bright, young, handsome, talented artist was chosen. However, the intended national icon eventually devolved into a mere curiosity. This book narrates the monument's journey from its hallowed site at the center of the US Capitol's dome, to a distant park, to a handful of other locations, and finally to the Smithsonian Institution"-- The beginning -- Congress decides -- Greenough prepares: sketches and Congressional approval -- The statue's place -- The statue journeys home -- The statue arrives home -- A graceless exit -- Reality becomes legend then myth -- The death of Horatio Greenough -- The pedestal and base. Harry Rand. Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-244) and index. n-us-dc Greenough, Horatio 1805-1852 Washington, George 1732-1799 Art Washington, George 1732-1799 Sculpture, American Washington (D.C.) 19th century Sculpture, American Washington (D.C.) ART / Sculpture 1800-1899 fast NB237.G8 R36 2020 730.92 Smithsonian contributions to knowledge 9781944466299 1944466290 2019015524 pda,print LBSOR/DLC 190414 20250318220727.2 in00004160886 eng