Sculptural pediment over the US Capitol -- Washington, DC USA - Frieze Art on Waymarking.com

The Frieze Art on the central entrance on the East side of the Capitol building is a sculpture called "Genius of America." It was designed by the sculptor Luigi Persicoand, erected in 1825-1828. The original sandstone pieces of art were molded and recreated in marble by Bruno Mankowski in 1959-1960.

The pediment is 80 ft wide and 9ft tall.

Artist: Luigi Persicoand Address: United States Capitol Capitol Visitor Center Washington, DC 20510 Web URL to relevant information: [Web Link]

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