Apotheosis of Democracy, Marble sculpture at United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
The pediment measures 80 feet in length and 12 feet in height, featuring central figures of Peace and Genius surrounded by representations of Industry and Agriculture.
The Piccirilli Brothers carved the sculpture from Georgia White marble between 1914 and 1916, following Paul Wayland Bartlett's designs created in Paris and Washington.
The central composition displays Peace as an armed female figure protecting Genius, who holds a torch symbolizing immortality, reflecting American democratic values.
Visitors can observe the original plaster models in the Capitol subway terminal connecting to the Rayburn House Office Building during regular Capitol tours.
The pediment's ends incorporate waves representing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, while featuring detailed scenes of craftsmen, workers, farmers, and their daily activities.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1916
Creator: Paul Wayland Bartlett
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 38.88907,-77.00858
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:27
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