Donald De Lue (American: 1897 - 1988) original bronze figural sculpture of the great George Washington titled "The Prayer at Valley Forge". This sculpture depicts America's first President, General Washington, kneeling in praying fervently in the woods alone during one of the bleakest times of the war for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. Mounted atop a granite marble base. Signed "D. De Lue 1976". Measures approx. 19" L x 7-1/2" W x 19-1/2" H. Weighs in excess of 50lbs. Local Pick Up or Third Party Shipping Required. Artist's Notes: Donald De Lue, a figurative sculptor known for monumental and commemorative bronzes portraying heroism and idealism, Donald De Lue served as President of the National Sculpture Society, was Chairman of the Art Committee for the Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University and was advertising editor for "American Artist" magazine. Donald De Lue received his training at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School studying with Richard Recchia, Bela Pratt and Robert Baker. From 1943 to 1944, he had a Guggenheim Fellowship for study. His sculptures are in many commemorative places including the U.S. Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach in France; in chapels at West Point Military Academy; the State of Mississippi Memorial at Gettysburg and the Prudential Center in Boston.