AOC employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 300 works of art, architectural elements and landscape features. Browse the collection below or learn more about our artists and featured collections.

Abraham Lincoln Statue

The statue of President Abraham Lincoln depicts him with a serious, contemplative expression. Sculpted by the first female artist commissioned to create a work of art for the United States government.

Frances E. Willard Statue

This statue of Frances Willard was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Illinois in 1905. Her statue was the first honoring a woman to be chosen for the collection.

James Shields Statue

This statue of James Shields was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Illinois in 1893. Shields is the only senator to have represented three states in the U.S. Senate (Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri).