Baltimore, Maryland, houses Enrico Causici's 1829 statue of George Washington, which is situated atop the Washington Monument. The marble sculpture measures over 14 feet in height and depicts Washington dressed in a Roman toga.
War and Peace are classical Roman figures crafted by E. Luigi Persico in 1834 out of Carrara marble. The statues serve as guardians at an entrance to the U.S. Capitol building. Both sculptures were replaced in 1960 due to deterioration.
The memorial dedicated to the soldiers who were killed on the USS Maine is located in Columbus Circle, New York City. Carved in part by Attilio Piccirilli, the monument, made of marble, granite, and bronze, was unveiled in 1913. The monument additionally features figures honoring the mothers of soldiers, Justice, and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Giovanni Carlo Micali's 1807 monument, made of Carrara marble and sandstone, was among the U.S.'s earliest military monuments. It features a rostral column and four statues symbolizing America, History, Commerce, and Victory, honoring officers who died in the First Barbary War in Tripoli. It was moved to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1860.
The 16 tobacco capitals within the Small Senate Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol were crafted from sandstone by Francisco Iardella in 1817. These capitals feature gilded tobacco leaves and are decorated with painted red flowers. The design was overseen by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
The New York Stock Exchange Pediment was completed in 1908 by the Piccirilli Brothers, following the marble design crafted by John Quincy Adams Ward. The alternative title of the pediment, "Integrity Protecting the Works of Man," references the eleven figures depicted in the monument. In 1936, the original pediment was replaced with a metal replica for preservation purposes.
E. Luigi Persico's pediment at the U.S. Capitol was crafted in 1828 from sandstone. The design was influenced by President John Quincy Adams and features the female figures representing Justice, America, and Hope. The original was preserved in storage and replaced by a marble reproduction in 1962.
Four Tennessee marble sculptures representing the major continents of the world are positioned in front of the U.S. Custom House in New York City. The Piccirilli brothers executed the carving of the Four Continents, based on a design by Daniel Chester French, in 1907. America, Africa, Asia, and Europe continue to oversee the streets of New York over a century later.
The Discovery of America, located at the U.S. Capitol, was a sculpture by E. Luigi Persico (1844) depicting Columbus with a globe and a nude Native American woman. Dismantled for restoration in 1958, it was ultimately permanently removed due to the efforts of the American Indian Advocacy group.
Giovanni Andrei crafted the Capitol's Hall of Representatives capitals twice. After the originals were destroyed in 1814 during the British Burning of Washington, new Corinthian-style capitals were carved from Carrara marble and installed in 1819. They were inspired by the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens.
The marble obelisk of the Battle of Nashville Monument is topped with an Angel of Peace. Created by Giuseppe Moretti and unveiled in 1927, it honors Americans in the Civil War and World War I. The monument was moved twice, in 1974 and 1999, from its original Civil War artillery site.
James S. Novelli carved the Rockingham War Memorial for the Bellow Falls, Vermont community in 1927. The granite statues and pillar are intended to honor American soldiers from all wars. The monument was relocated half a mile to its current site in 1961.
The Robert Burns Monument, sculpted by Sam Novelli and Elia Corti from Barre Granite in 1899, is situated in front of the Vermont History Center in Barre, Vermont. The statue of Burns, carved by Novelli, depicts the Scottish poet in the attire of a humble farmer. The panels, carved by Corti, illustrate scenes from Burns's poetry.
Carved by the Piccirilli Brothers from Tennessee marble in 1911, the Lions of the New York Public Library, known today as Patience and Fortitude, are positioned on either side of the entrance steps. They are often used as symbols of the library in its logo and materials.
Mount Rushmore is a prominent U.S. monument carved from Six Grandfathers Mountain. Gutzon Borglum was the chief sculptor, assisted by Luigi Del Bianco. It features four presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lincoln. Carving began in 1927 in Keystone, South Dakota, and ceased in 1941.
Gaetano Trentanove's Monument to Jacques Marquette was crafted from marble and officially unveiled in the United States Capitol in 1896. Marquette is depicted wearing a robe and has a rosary along with a crucifix tucked into his belt. This monument was a contribution from the state of Wisconsin.
A monument commemorating the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was crafted by Pasquale Civiletti in 1906. It is situated in Verdi Square, New York City. The monument features a Carrara marble statue positioned atop a pedestal of dark granite, which also bears four statues depicting characters from Verdi's operas.
The Lincoln Memorial (1922), one of the most emblematic symbols of the United States, was designed by Daniel Chester French and executed with the carving expertise of the Piccirilli brothers. The 19-foot-tall Lincoln and his throne are crafted from marble sourced from Georgia and Tennessee, as he looks out at the National Mall.
Giuseppe Franzoni was meant to carve his Liberty Statue from Vermont marble for the Hall of Representatives following 1814; however, he died in 1815. His plaster model was destroyed mere months after its completion in 1814 during the British Burning of Washington. The sculpture was intended to depict Lady Liberty alongside symbols of America.
Antonio Capellano carved parts of the Baltimore Battle Monument in 1822, including a Carrara marble statue of a Roman matron called "Lady Baltimore." The original statue was replaced in 2013 and moved to the Maryland Historical Society, where it remains on display.
The statues of Juno and Victory at the Missouri Botanical Garden were carved from Carrara marble by Carlo Nicoli in 1886. Juno is depicted as a classical Roman woman in robes, while Victory is a replica of Cincenzo Consani's Victory located in Florence. Henry Shaw had the statues moved to St. Louis, and following his passing, Juno was repositioned nearer to his former residence.
Antonio Canova designed the George Washington Memorial following the recommendation of Thomas Jefferson. The Carrara marble model of Washington, depicted in ancient Roman military armor, was crafted in 1821 but was destroyed in 1831. The existing replica was produced in 1970 by Romano Vio.
Five Symbolic Figures was a set of five statues created by Leo Lentelli for San Francisco's Main Library in 1918. The concrete statues, representing Art, Literature, Philosophy, Science, and Law, were removed in 1996 when the building was repurposed. The classical Roman reliefs have since changed private hands several times.
Fame & Peace Crowning George Washington is a bas-relief created by Antonio Capellano in 1827 for the U.S. Capitol. The original sandstone figure depicts two angels, Fame and Peace, placing laurel crowns on a bust of George Washington. The original was removed for preservation and replaced by a marble copy in 1960.
Gaetano Russo's Christopher Columbus Monument in New York City serves as the focal point of Columbus Circle. The monument features a Carrara marble statue of Columbus atop a granite base and pedestal. Unveiled in 1892, the city had the monument erected to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's expedition.
