Architect of the Capitol

 
Justice and History
 
Thomas Crawford, marble, placed 1863
Copied by Francesco Tonelli in marble, 1974
Above Senate bronze doors, east portico
 
The draped female figures of Justice and History recline against a globe. Justice holds a book inscribed "Justice / Law / Order" in her left hand; her right hand rests on a pair of scales. History holds a scroll inscribed "History / July / 1776."
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