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词条 Revolutionary War Door
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  1. Description

     Condition 

  2. Creation and installation

  3. See also

  4. Further reading

  5. References

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| artist = Thomas Crawford (sculptor)
| year = {{Start date|1905}}
| type = Bronze
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| city = Washington, D.C., United States
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}}Revolutionary War Door is an artwork by American sculptor Thomas Crawford, located on the United States Capitol House of Representatives wing east front in Washington, D.C., United States. This sculptured door was surveyed in 1993 as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! program.[1]

Description

These two elaborate doors consist of six panel medallions that depict activities and events during the American Revolution.[1]

The left panel, top to bottom, depicts:

  • The Battle of Wyoming
  • The Battle of Lexington
  • The presentation of the flag and medal to Major General Nathanael Greene
  • The death of Major General Richard Montgomery

The right panel, top to bottom, depicts:

  • The public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia
  • The Peace of Paris
  • George Washington's farewell to his officers in New York at Fraunces Tavern
  • Benjamin Franklin working in his studio[1]

Condition

In 1993 the door was analyzed by art conservators from the Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey program and was described as well-maintained.[1]

Creation and installation

Crawford designed the doors in Rome between 1855–57. Crawford died in 1857, leaving William H. Rinehart to create the models from Crawford's original sketches during the years of 1863–67. The models were stored in the crypt of the Capitol until they were cast in 1904 and installed in 1905.[1]

See also

  • List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 6

Further reading

  • Allen, William C. History of the United States Capitol: A Chronicle of Design, Construction, and Politics. Architect of the Capitol, 2001. {{ISBN|0-16-050830-4}}
  • Wood, James M. Washington Sculpture. Johns Hopkins Press, 2008. {{ISBN|0-8018-8810-7}}

References

1. ^{{cite web | author=Smithsonian | year=1993 | title=Revolutionary War Door, (sculpture). | work=Save Outdoor Sculpture | publisher=Smithsonian | url=http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siartinventories&uri=full=3100001~!4884~!0#focus | accessdate= 16 Feb 2011}}
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