JEFFERSON, Thomas statue in front of & statue & bust inside the Rotunda at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia (also Lafayette bust by Houdon inside) by Jean-Antoine Houdon, Karl Bitter, Alexander Galt

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The University of Virginia in Charlottesville hosts a notable bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of the Rotunda, complemented by additional statues and busts inside, including a Lafayette bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. These works honor important figures from American history and the Revolutionary War, highlighting Jefferson's legacy as a founder of the university and U.S. President. The sculptures were created by artists Jean-Antoine Houdon, Karl Bitter, and Alexander Galt.