Type: Limited edition prints
Size: 48cm x 33cm
Tirage: 100 copies
Α pencil drawing of the “Guardianship” statue, an outdoor sculpture made in 1935 by American artist James Earle Fraser, installed on the southeast corner in front of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. Modeled by Sidney B. Waugh, carved by the Gino A. Ratti Company.
A seated allegorical muscular male figure representing Guardianship holds the helmet of protection in his right hand and a sheathed sword and fasces, the symbol of governmental power, in his left hand. For protection he is wearing a lion skin.
Guardianship is a companion piece to Heritage.
The inscription on the base is attributed to Thomas Jefferson : ETERNAL VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF LIBERTY
James Earle Fraser (November 4, 1876 – October 11, 1953) was an American sculptor during the first half of the 20th century. His work is integral to many of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic structures.
