Sculptural pediment over the US Capitol -- Washington, DC USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jkozik
N 38° 53.390 W 077° 00.512
18S E 325800 N 4306468
Sculptural pediment over the central entrance to the US Capitol East Entrance: "Genius of America"
Waymark Code: WM6NF1
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member JIMBOBWE
Views: 57

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


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