''Heritage'' is an outdoor 1935 sculpture by American artist
James Earle Fraser, installed in front of the
National Archives Building in
Washington, D.C.
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, United States. ''Heritage'' is a companion piece to ''
Guardianship''.
The
National Archives Foundation The National Archives Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that works to increase public awareness of and showcase the United States National Archives and Records Administration.
Board of Directors
• Chair: Governor James J. Bla ...
's Heritage Award, which recognizes "individuals, corporations, and organizations whose deeds are consistent with the Foundation's mission of educating, enriching, and inspiring a deeper appreciation of our country's heritage", is named after the sculpture.
See also
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1935 in art
Events from the year 1935 in art.
Events
* January – First issue of ''Axis'', a quarterly review of abstract art edited by Myfanwy Piper in England, is published.
* February 15–March 2 – The National Association for the Advancement of Colo ...
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List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 6
This is a list of public art in List of neighborhoods of the District of Columbia by ward, Ward 6 of Washington, D.C.
This list applies only to works of public art accessible in an outdoor public space. For example, this does not include artwor ...
References
External links
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1935 establishments in Washington, D.C.
1935 sculptures
Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Sculptures of women in Washington, D.C.
Statues in Washington, D.C.
Works by James Earle Fraser (sculptor)
Federal Triangle
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