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""Houdon in America"" is an essential collection of historical documents and correspondence sourced from the Jefferson Papers in the Library of Congress. This work explores the artistic and diplomatic journey of Jean-Antoine Houdon, the preeminent French sculptor of the Enlightenment, as he traveled to the United States to capture the likeness of George Washington. Through the detailed letters of Thomas Jefferson and other key figures of the era, the book provides a primary-source account of the negotiations and logistical efforts required to bring a world-class artist to the young American Republic. The text focuses on the intersection of art and nation-building, illustrating how the founding fathers sought to immortalize the spirit of the Revolution through classical sculpture. It offers deep insights into the personal relationship between Jefferson and Houdon, as well as the technical and financial challenges of eighteenth-century artistic commissions. ""Houdon in America"" serves as a vital resource for scholars of American history and art historians alike, providing a unique window into the cultural exchange between France and the United States during the formative years of the nation. It highlights the historical significance of the iconic statue of Washington and the enduring legacy of Houdon's craftsmanship. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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