Statue of Amelia Earhart
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]
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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 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.
- "Amelia Earhart Statue". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
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