Crawford, Thomas

1814–1857

Nationality: United States

Born: 1814, New York City

Died: 1857, London

Gender: male

Movements

Neoclassicism

Occupations

sculptor

painter

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Biography

One the strongest American exponents of Neoclassicism, he is known for his equestrian 'George Washington' in Richmond, Virginia and the 'Armed Liberty' on top of the Capitol dome in Washington, D.C.

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Notable Works

Genius of Mirth

Artworks

4 artworks

Highlighted Work(1)

Museum Highlight

Genius of Mirth

1842; carved 1843

All Artworks

The Babes in the Wood

ca. 1850, carved 1851

Mexican Girl Dying

By 1846; carved 1848

David Triumphant

model 1845/1846, carved 1848

Raphael

n.d.

Proposed Colossal Statue of George Washington for the City of New York

1845

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