Burghers of Calais sculpture by Rodin at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Burghers of Calais is a bronze sculpture by François Auguste René Rodin located at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. It commemorates six citizens who sacrificed themselves during the Hundred Years' War. The sculpture is celebrated for its emotional depth and artistic innovation. It stands as a significant piece of public art within the Smithsonian complex.