HENRY VAN WOLF'S SCULPTURE OF THE HERO FRIEDRICH von STEUBEN

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY      2012

 Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, hero of American liberty 1730 to 1794. Plaster sculpture by San Fernando Valley artist Henry Van Wolf. Collection of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

von Steuben was a Prussian born officer who served the American Revolution. He became the Inspector General of the Continental Army and General George Washington's Chief of Staff. He is created as one of the fathers of the Continental Army.