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Sculptor:
Jennewein, C. Paul 1890-1978  Search this
Medium:
Vermont marble
Type:
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by United States Capitol Washington District of Columbia 20201
Located Rayburn House Office Building Independence Avenue between South Capitol & 1st Streets, S.W Pediment Washington District of Columbia
Date:
1964
Notes:
"Art in the United States Capitol," Washington, D.C.,: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1976.
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
Image on file.
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Summary:
Eagle with an olive branch in its proper right claw, stands on a shield with a ribbon beneath and wings spread.
Topic:
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Allegory--Place--America  Search this
Control number:
IAS 64850019
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_29266