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              <text>Clay maquette [model] for George Mason bronze sculpture by sculptor Wendy Ross, 1992</text>
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              <text> This photograph showcases the clay maquette—a small-scale model—used by sculptor Wendy M. Ross in the early design phase of the George Mason statue. The image illustrates the foundational steps in the sculpture's creation, capturing fine details and the artist’s preliminary vision. It highlights the technical skill and planning required before moving on to full-scale bronze casting, offering a behind-the-scenes look at public monument production.</text>
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              <text>&lt;a href="https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/items/show/306?" title="Clay maquette [model] for George Mason bronze sculpture by sculptor Wendy Ross, 1992"&gt;https://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/masonhistory/items/show/306?&lt;/a&gt;</text>
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              <text>Abdul Bais Faqirzai</text>
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