The United States Capitol

Art in the U.S. Capitol

The works of art in the Capitol reflect the development of the United States and the Congress. They range from bronze and marble statues to oil portraits and frescoed murals. Their subjects include prominent Americans, important moments in history, and allegorical representations of the nation's ideals.

Information is now available on

• The Statue of Freedom
• The Apotheosis of Washington, the Rotunda canopy fresco
• The Rotunda Frieze
• The Columbus Doors
• The Brumidi Corridors
• The National Statuary Hall Collection
• Description of the collection's origin
• List of the statues arranged alphabetically by names of the persons depicted
• List of the statues arranged by states
• List of sculptors
• Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony
• Relief Portrait Plaques of Lawgivers in the House of Representatives Chamber
• Minton Tiles in the U.S. Capitol
• The Peace Monument

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Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Curator

This page revised November 1, 1999

URL: http://www.aoc.gov/pages/art_page.htm