Talk:The Apotheosis of Washington

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[edit] Issues?

George Washington becoming a god? I am curious as to whether there is or ever was any controversy associated with this. Amity150 16:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

Yes I feel this would be interesting to know as well. One would think some might consider it blasphemy especially in 1800's era United States. Though it was meant in the more metaphorical Roman tradition, which was popular for European tradition states & governments to emulate at that time and much thereafter. Among all those Latin deities should he be called Divus Caunotaucarius? Nagelfar (talk) 09:41, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

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[edit] Nipples; both male and female - or lack of same, to be more accurate...

Is there any history to why both men and women in that artwork lack nipples entirely? -- Cimon Avaro; on a pogostick. (talk) 22:47, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

See Frances Trollope, Domestic Manners of the Americans. This was not long after pianos had panties on their legs for decency's sake. Septentrionalis PMAnderson 23:13, 30 April 2008 (UTC)