. Roose's companion and guide to Washington and vicinity . upyingthe tympanum of the Portico—just over our heads. The central figure is the Genius of America, crowned with astar, holding a shield; on it are the letters U. S. A. The shieldrests on an altar, on which, within an oaken wreath, is inscribed,July 4, 1776. At her feet sits an eagle. Behind her is aapear. Hope on her left rests on an anchor. America directsthe attention of Hope to Justice, who has in her right hand theConstitution of the United States. This composition is wroughtin sandstone, and cost $1,500. Within niches on either s
. Roose's companion and guide to Washington and vicinity . upyingthe tympanum of the Portico—just over our heads. The central figure is the Genius of America, crowned with astar, holding a shield; on it are the letters U. S. A. The shieldrests on an altar, on which, within an oaken wreath, is inscribed,July 4, 1776. At her feet sits an eagle. Behind her is aapear. Hope on her left rests on an anchor. America directsthe attention of Hope to Justice, who has in her right hand theConstitution of the United States. This composition is wroughtin sandstone, and cost $1,500. Within niches on either side of the Bronze Door are statues,also the work of Signor Persico. The one on the north side is War. The figure grasps in hisright hand a sword, in the other, a shield. His costume is Ro-man, and his belt and tunic are ornamented with appropriatesymbols. Peace is a female figure of majestic beauty, with a gentle,winning smile, and in simple flowing robes. She holds a fruit-bearing olive branch in her hand. The cost of these two figureswas $6,000 War.
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