Bare-Chested George Washington
Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

šŸ“œ Statue of George Washington, modeled on an ancient statue of Zeus.
šŸ” Depicts America's first president in a semi-nude, toga-clad form.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a controversial historical artwork.
šŸ§ Learn about 19th-century public reaction to art.
šŸ“ Located in the American History Museum.

Tips

ā„¹ļø Find it on the second floor of the American History Museum at the entry of the west wing.

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