Explore the Movement of this artwork, Statue of Thomas Jefferson (David d'Angers).
While the work was initially placed in the Capitol rotunda, it was removed at an uncertain time, possibly in order to be replaced by the statue of George Washington by Horatio Greenough. In 1847, under authorization of President James K. Polk, it was moved to a pedestal on the north White House lawn. In 1873, during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, it was replaced in the North Lawn by a fountain and was moved to the East Entrance of the White House.In 1874, Uriah Levy's brother lobbied Congress to have the statue returned to the Capitol. Damaged by its long exposure outside, it was cleaned and repaired. It was first placed in the National Statuary Hall, yet it was finally returned to the Rotunda in 1900, where it still remains.
National Statuary Hall Horatio Greenough North Lawn President James K. Polk George Washington Capitol rotunda Ulysses S. Grant White House