National Statuary Hall Collection, Art collection in United States Capitol.
The National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol is composed of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
The entire collection now consists of 100 statues contributed by 50 states, with the first statue, of Nathanael Greene, being placed in 1870.
All fifty states have contributed two statues each, reflecting the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the United States.
The collection is located throughout the Capitol, with several statues located in the Capitol Visitor Center.
The collection is one of the nation's oldest and largest art collections, representing the evolution of American identity through art.
Location: Washington, D.C.
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