George Washington Myth The Aeneid

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Can George Washington Statue and Aeneas from the Myth the Aeneid have a connection? George Washington and Arenas from the Aeneid were both brave, honorable men. They both fought for justice. Horartio Greenough Studied in Italy and is known for his European style of art. Horatio Greenough was awarded to commission George Washington full scale statue for the 100th birthday of George Washington. So Can Washington’s statue by Greenough and Aeneas from The Aeneid have a connection?
It was in the year 1841 that the Statue of George Washington was commission for his 100th birthday. James Femmomore Cooper awarded Greenough to build the statue. The Statue was to be build at a full scale of Washington. Greenough had a reputation for European Style.

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