Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 300 works of art, architectural elements, landscape features and more.

Browse our pieces below or learn more about the artists, collections and subjects.

Joseph Wheeler Statue

This statue of Joseph Wheeler was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Alabama in 1925. Wheeler was a cavalry leader in the Civil War before serving in the House of Representatives.

Kamehameha I Statue

This statue of King Kamehameha I was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Hawaii in 1969. Under his rule, he unified all of the islands of Hawaii. The statue of King Kamehameha I is the heaviest in the collection.

Lewis Cass Statue

This statue of Lewis Cass was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Michigan in 1889. Cass served as governor of the Michigan territory, secretary of war, minister to France and was a member of the U.S. Senate.

Lewis Wallace Statue

This statue of Lewis (Lew) Wallace was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Indiana in 1910. He is remembered for his political accomplishments and for being one of America's most noted authors.

Marcus Whitman Statue

This statue of Marcus Whitman was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Washington in 1953. Whitman was born in 1802 and died in 1847; he is best remembered for his roles as a physician and missionary.

Maria Sanford Statue

This statue of Maria Sanford was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Minnesota in 1958.

Mother Joseph Statue

This statue of Mother Joseph was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Washington in 1980.

Nathanael Greene Statue

This statue of Nathanael Greene was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Rhode Island in 1870.