Progress of Civilization Pediment
The Progress of Civilization features figures that represent the early days of America along with the diversity of human endeavor.
Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 300 works of art, architectural elements, landscape features and more.
Browse our pieces below or learn more about the artists, collections and subjects.
Quotations and Inscriptions
A list of some of the quotations and inscriptions found in the buildings on Capitol Hill.
Raoul Wallenberg Bust
Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish humanitarian who worked at his country's legation in Budapest during World War II and used his diplomatic status to save the lives of tens of thousands of Jews threat
Relief Portrait Plaques of Lawgivers
The Relief Portraits of Lawgivers depict historical figures noted for their work in establishing the principles that underlie American law.
Richard Stockton Statue
This statue of Richard Stockton was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by New Jersey in 1888.
Robert Fulton
Inventor Robert Fulton is seated in his studio, looking out at the palisades of the Hudson River and his steamboat; a portrait of Benjamin West, with whom Fulton studied painting, rests to his left
Robert Fulton Statue
This statue of Robert Fulton was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Pennsylvania in 1889. Fulton was an engineer and inventor best remembered for building America's first steamboat.
Robert Joseph Pothier, Relief Portrait
Robert Joseph Pothier (1699-1772) French jurist; author of the Digest of Pandects of Justinian, a classic study of Roman law; author of several treatises on French law, which were incorporated in the French Code Civil.
Robert M. La Follette Statue
This statue of Robert M. La Follette was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Wisconsin in 1929.