George Washington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black statue of George Washington riding a horse. The man wears a military uniform and a hat with a narrow brim that curves up at the front and back. He points with his right hand and holds the horse's reins in his left hand. The horse faces left and appears to be walking. Its front left leg is raised. The horse has a long tail and a flowing mane. The statue sits on a rectangular base with a decorative edge. The base has four feet, each with an ornate design resembling a lion's paw or a leaf.