Thomas Jefferson Portrait Bust 27.5" High

SKU THP6587-1-101-10
Size: 19" Wide x 9.5" Deep x 27.5" High
Casting Medium: Plaster/Tuffstone
Safe for Outdoor Use: No
Shipping Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
Availability: Made to Order
Picture Finish: Studio White
Shipping Cost: $79.5
$340.00

Details

This finely crafted sculpture draws inspiration from the renowned portrait bust of Thomas Jefferson, originally modeled by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. The commission for Houdon to create sculptures of prominent American leaders highlights Jefferson's pivotal role in shaping the young republic. At the time this likeness was captured, Jefferson was 43 years old, already celebrated as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. His illustrious career included serving as the Governor of Virginia, ambassador to France, and a delegate to the first Continental Congress. In the years that followed, Jefferson would ascend to even greater heights as Vice President under John Adams, the third President of the United States, and the visionary founder of the University of Virginia—a testament to his enduring commitment to education and enlightenment. Jefferson’s life was marked by intellectual curiosity and public service, culminating in his retirement to Monticello, his cherished estate. There, he entertained luminaries from around the world, embodying the ideals of an American statesman and thinker. Fittingly, Jefferson passed away on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence—a symbolic end to a life intertwined with the birth of the nation. This high-quality plaster reproduction, proudly made in America, pays homage to one of the nation’s most influential figures, capturing his likeness and legacy for generations to admire.