| Amelia Earhart | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Mark and George Lundeen |
| Year | 2022 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Amelia Earhart |
| Dimensions | (10 feet (including pedestal) in) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Website | https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/amelia-earhart-statue |
The statue honoring aviator Amelia Earhart was unveiled in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., representing Kansas in the National Statuary Hall Collection on July 27, 2022.[1]
The statue is made of bronze and was cast by brothers Mark and George Lundeen using the lost-wax process.[2]
The statue replaced one of Kansas statesman John James Ingalls in the collection as the second representative of Kansas, after famed general and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.[2]
References
- ^ "Amelia Earhart Statue Finally Arrives at U.S. Capitol". Smithsonian Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- ^ a b "Amelia Earhart Statue". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
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