Guglielmo Marconi

The Guglielmo Marconi memorial is a bronze sculpture in Mount Pleasant, Washington, D.C., mounted on a pink granite base. The composition features a female figure positioned above a world sphere with wave patterns that transition into cloud forms.

Congress approved the memorial in 1938 and it was dedicated in 1941 following a public fundraising effort. The project emerged from a desire to honor the achievements of the inventor of wireless telegraphy.

The memorial combines Academic Abstraction with Art Moderne design elements, reflecting the technological advancement themes through its sculptural composition and architectural elements.

The memorial is located at the intersection of 16th and Lamont Streets NW and is easily accessible by public transportation. Four benches are available for visitors to rest nearby.

The sculpture features an unclothed female figure floating above the world sphere, symbolizing the spread of radio waves. This artistic choice made the memorial a notable work of art for its era.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1940

Creator: Attilio Piccirilli

GPS coordinates: 38.93042,-77.03675

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