Репост из: Arno Breker Art
A 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.
Carved in the pedestal relief around the base are images of weapons and helmets, a quiver with arrows, a sword, and a shield. These convey the need to protect the historical record for future generations.
The inscription on the base is attributed to Thomas Jefferson : ETERNAL VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF LIBERTY
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.
Carved in the pedestal relief around the base are images of weapons and helmets, a quiver with arrows, a sword, and a shield. These convey the need to protect the historical record for future generations.
The inscription on the base is attributed to Thomas Jefferson : ETERNAL VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF LIBERTY