Sculptural pediment over the US Senate -- Washington, DC USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jkozik
N 38° 53.439 W 077° 00.511
18S E 325803 N 4306559
Sculptural pediment over the Senate entrance: "Progress of Civilization"
Waymark Code: WM6NBW
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
Views: 43

The Frieze Art on the East side of the Senate building a sculpture called "Progress of Civilization." It was designed by sculptor Thomas Crawford and erected in 1863. The pediment is 80 ft wide and 10ft tall at the center point.

This sculptor also carved the "Statue of Freedom" at the top of the Capitol Dome.
Artist: The figures were designed by American sculptor Thomas Crawford

Address:
United States Capitol Capitol Visitor Center Washington, DC 20510 The Frieze Art Waymark is located on the East side of the Senate building, near Constitution Ave at Capitol Circle NE


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