Horatio Greenough Collection

Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. American politician and colleagues with war trophies posing by The Rescue sculpture, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C

Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Senator Thompson & German war relics, c1914-1920. American politician and colleagues with war trophies posing by The Rescue sculpture, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C

Right Hand Holding Short Rod, 1847. Creator: Horatio Greenough
Right Hand Holding Short Rod, 1847

The Artist's Brother - Richard Greenough (?), c. 1850. Creator: Horatio Greenough
The Artist's Brother - Richard Greenough (?), c. 1850

Right Hand Holding Short Rod, 1847. Creator: Horatio Greenough
Right Hand Holding Short Rod, 1847

Study of a Hand. Creator: Horatio Greenough
Study of a Hand

Classical Head in Profile. Creator: Horatio Greenough
Classical Head in Profile

Group of school children in front of statue of George Washington, Washington, D.C. (1899?). [African American children on a school trip

African American school children facing the Horatio Greenough statue of George Washing... (1899?)
African American school children facing the Horatio Greenough statue of George Washington at the U.S. Capitol, (1899?)

Abdiel, 1838 / 43. Creator: Horatio Greenough
Abdiel, 1838/43. Marble bust of Abdiel, an angel from John Miltons epic poem " Paradise Lost"

Senate Front, Washington D. C. c1900. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Senate Front, Washington D.C. c1900. The entrance to the United States Senate, in the north wing of the Capitol Building. The marble sculpture, entitled The Rescue

Horatio Greenough, Right Hand Holding Short Rod, American, 1805 - 1852, 1847, pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper

Horatio Greenough, Classical Head in Profile, American, 1805 - 1852, graphite and charcoal on wove paper

Horatio Greenough, The Artists Brother-Richard Greenough (?), American, 1805-1852, c. 1850, pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper

Horatio Greenough, Study of a Hand, American, 1805-1852, graphite on wove paper

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Horatio Greenough was a pioneering American sculptor known for his innovative approach to neoclassical art. Born in 1805, he quickly gained recognition for his larger-than-life sculptures that captured the essence of ancient Greek and Roman aesthetics. Greenough's most famous work is perhaps his statue of George Washington, which caused controversy due to its unconventional depiction of the first president as a nude figure. Despite the backlash, Greenough remained committed to pushing boundaries and challenging traditional artistic norms. Throughout his career, Greenough continued to create stunning sculptures that showcased his mastery of form and composition. His works can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, serving as lasting testaments to his talent and vision. Despite facing criticism during his lifetime, Horatio Greenough's legacy endures as one of America's most influential sculptors. His dedication to innovation and willingness to break with convention have left an indelible mark on the world of art.