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Bust of George Washington in Warsaw

Bust of George Washington in Warsaw is a bronze monument in Warsaw, Poland, located at Washington Roundabout in the Saska Kępa neighbourhood of Praga-South. Dedicated to George Washington, it was created by Bronisław Koniuszy and Bronisław Kubica and unveiled on 27 October 1989. The monument consists of a bronze bust mounted on a granite socle and stands about 2 m tall. Its design is based on the depiction of Washington on the United States one-dollar bill, while the socle is arranged to imitate the flag of the United States. The inscription on the base reads JERZY WASZYNGTON, with the dates 1732 and 1799.

Bronze bust of George Washington on a stone pedestal inscribed \
The George Washington Monument in Warsaw features a bronze bust mounted on a stone pedestal.
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Weathered green-patinated bust of George Washington on a speckled stone base, with a building and bare branches behind it.
The George Washington Monument in Warsaw, showing a weathered bust on a stone pedestal.
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A teal bust of George Washington on a tall stone pedestal outdoors.
George Washington Monument bust mounted on a tall stone pedestal in Warsaw.
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Weathered green bust of George Washington on a stone pedestal with a city street and apartment building behind it.
George Washington Monument in Warsaw, shown as a weathered bust on a low stone pedestal.
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Teal-patinated bust of George Washington with a building and Apteka storefront behind it.
The George Washington Monument shown as a weathered teal bust in front of nearby storefronts.
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Identification

TitleBust of George Washington
TypeBust monument
Alternative nameGeorge Washington Monument

Iconography and meaning

Meaning of inscriptionPolish rendition traditionally used to refer to George Washington
Pedestal symbolismDesigned to imitate the flag of the United States
Model for the likenessThe image of George Washington on the United States one-dollar bill
Dates inscribed on socle1732 and 1799
Meaning of datesWashington's birth and death dates, respectively
Inscription on socleJERZY WASZYNGTON
Depicted personGeorge Washington
DedicationDedicated to George Washington, the first president of the United States

Creator

SculptorBronisław Koniuszy
Designer of overall projectBronisław Kubica
ArtistsBronisław Koniuszy and Bronisław Kubica

Discovery and provenance

InitiativeCreated on the initiative of the Saska Kępa Branch of the Friends of Warsaw Association (now the Friends of Saska Kępa Association, TPW Branch)

Historical context

Unveiled date27 October 1989
Official unveiled byEdward Moskal

Physical characteristics

ComponentsBronze bust on a granite socle
Socle shapeRectangular cuboid divided into four parts
Upper left section of socleFurther divided into a cube on the left and a rectangular cuboid on the right, with the bust placed on the right cuboid
Cube treatmentTiled vertically at a small angle to the left
Other socle elementsIdentical rectangular cuboids
Total heightAbout 2 m (6.6 ft)

Materials

Material of socleGranite
Material of bustBronze
MaterialBronze

Location and ownership

LocationWashington Roundabout, Saska Kępa, Praga-South, Warsaw, Poland
CityWarsaw
CountryPoland
NeighbourhoodSaska Kępa
DistrictPraga-South