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Houdon's famous Washington sculpture... Washington is inaugurated...
Houdon's famous Washington sculpture... Washington is inaugurated...
Item # 676826
March 01, 1793
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1793
* George Washington's inauguration
* Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture
The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back leaf contains news items of the day.
Among the news reports is a notable one from Philadelphia: "Houdon, the famous French sculptor, who paid a visit to this country a few years ago to procure a likeness of the President, and who was employed by the state of Virginia to secure a marble statue of that American Hero and Statesman, had completed the same by the end of November last. It may, therefore, soon be expected."
This is about the very famous sculpture by the famed Jean-Antoine Houdon, considered one of the most accurate depictions of Washington. The original sculpture is located in the rotunda of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, and has been copied extensively.
Quite rare--and exciting--to fine period accounts of items or events which would become internationally famous years in the future.
Also of interest is a report: "On Monday last, George Washington had the oath of President of the United States for the ensuing four years, administered to him in the chamber of the Senate of the United States."
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 64 pages, still has the full title/contents page, 4 3/4 by 8 inches, the first two leaves are a bit smaller than the balance of the issue, nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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