{"product_id":"george-washington-by-rudolph-p-evans","title":"George Washington by Rudolph P. Evans","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"109\"\u003eRudolph P. Evans (American, 1878–1960)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"154\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"175\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eMarble\u003cbr data-end=\"189\" data-start=\"186\"\u003eHeight: 59½ in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eSigned at the base: “R. Evans.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"339\"\u003eThis stately marble sculpture by Rudolph Evans presents an idealized portrayal of \u003cstrong data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodying both classical restraint and patriotic reverence. Depicted in military attire with calm dignity, Washington rests one hand upon a fasces—an ancient Roman symbol of civic authority and unity—underscoring his dual identity as soldier and statesman. The finely carved drapery and balanced stance reflect Evans’s academic training and his commitment to clarity of form and historical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eRudolph Evans studied at the Corcoran School of Art and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, later becoming one of America’s foremost neoclassical sculptors. His most celebrated work is the monumental bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1109\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003eJefferson Memorial\u003c\/strong\u003e (1947) in Washington, D.C. This marble figure of Washington exemplifies the artist’s enduring engagement with the nation’s founding ideals, translating Enlightenment virtues into sculptural grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Marshall B. Coyne Collection; Sotheby’s, New York, June 6, 2001, lot 123.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eMarshall B. Coyne (1918–2000)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a prominent Washington, D.C. hotelier and philanthropist—assembled a distinguished private collection of fine art and American historical artifacts, reflecting both his entrepreneurial spirit and his devotion to the nation’s cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46916496851180,"sku":null,"price":295000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2013\/1449\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb19_2026_10_17_24AM.png?v=1771522960","url":"https:\/\/anthonysfineart.com\/products\/george-washington-by-rudolph-p-evans","provider":"Anthonys Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}