leads from the northeast to southwest corners and runs along the statue. A small, ornamental iron fence surrounds the statue base. The bronze statue measures tall, wide, and long. Farragut is depicted in his military uniform and standing on the deck of his ship, facing south towards the White House. His right knee is bent as his right foot rests on a capstan. He is holding a telescope with both hands. The base, made of granite from Rockland, Maine, is tall, long, and wide. It is a square, three-tiered base with a chopped mortar on each corner. The inscription "FARRAGUT" is on the front of the base. Inside the base is a box containing documents related to Farragut's career, a history of the sculpture, a copy of the Army and Navy Register, and a bronze model of the propeller used to cast the statue and mortars. See also List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 2 Outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C. References External links 1881 establishments in Washington, D.C. 1881 sculptures David Farragut Bronze sculptures in Washington, D.C. Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C. Granite sculptures in Washington, D.C. Historic district contributing properties in Washington, D.C. Downtown (Washington, D.C.) Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C. Sculptures by Vinnie Ream Sculptures of men in Washington, D.C. Statues in Washington, D.C.