George Washington, portrait sculpture

George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) portrait sculpture by Zenos Frudakis.

George Washington, often referred to as the "Father of the Nation," served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. In 1781, he led a combined American and French force to a decisive victory over the British at the Battle of Yorktown. The subsequent Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, marked Britain’s formal recognition of American independence.

Following the war, Washington presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which produced the United States Constitution. His leadership during the Revolution and the founding of the nation cemented his legacy as a central figure in American history.

As president, Washington set many important precedents for the office. These included the establishment of a Cabinet, the peaceful transfer of power, the use of the title “Mr. President,” the two-term limit (a tradition later codified in the Constitution), and a policy of neutrality in foreign affairs. He worked to stabilize the nation’s finances, supported westward expansion, and oversaw the ratification of the Bill of Rights.

Portrait Sculpture
Size: Life size
Media: Clay, to be cast in bronze
Location:  Work in progress