U.S. Capitol: Fame & Peace Crowning George Washington relief (1827, new panel carved 1958) in Washington, D.C. by Charles Bulfinch, Antonio Capellano located in James M. Goode's Capitol Hill area

Charles Bulfinch, Antonio Capellano (click name for more of that artist's work)
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George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a central, critical figure in the founding of the United States of America, as well as the nation's first president (1789–1797). Before becoming one of the major founding fathers of the nation, as well as president, Washington led the Continental Army to victory over the Kingdom of Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). Washington was seen as symbolizing the new nation and republicanism in practice. His devotion to civic virtue made him an exemplary figure among early American politicians. During Washington's funeral oration, Henry Lee said that of all Americans, he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Scholars consistently rank him, together with Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, as one of the top three U.S. Presidents. Source: Wikipedia

The United States Capitol is the capitol building that serves as the seat of government for the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on top of Capitol Hill at the east end of the National Mall. Although not in the geographic center of the District of Columbia, the Capitol is the focus by which the quadrants of the district are divided. Curiously, the west face, which faces the National Mall, is often taken to be the "front" of the building, but actually the true front is the east face. The building is marked by its central dome above a rotunda and two wings, one for each chamber of Congress: the north wing is the Senate chamber and the south wing is the House of Representatives chamber. Above these chambers are galleries where visitors can watch the Senate and House of Representatives. It is an example of the Neoclassical architecture style. Source: Wikipedia

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More Info
See James M. Goode's
'Washington Sculpture'(hardcover p 27 Item #1.12; Capitol Hill area);
'Outdoor Sculpture'(paperback p55 Item #A-10)
Medium: Marble
Artist: Charles Bulfinch, Antonio Capellano (click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Allegory, Mythology; Revolutionary War; US Presidents; George Washington
Location: Central portico, east front Washington, D.C. U.S. Capitol
See Capitol Hill areain James Goode's Washington Sculpture
Nearest Metro: Capitol South(Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby)
Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 75002453 (dcMem ID #177 )

Links & other sources
Architect of the Capitol website on Fame & Peace
Wikipedia article on Washington
Artwork in the Capitol (hiwaay.net)

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