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          African American Artists

Below are examples of African American artists with works featured in the United States Capitol and congressional office buildings.

Locations for works in public areas are provided.
    African Americans in Art

This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Representation in Art

This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    Brumidi Corridors Murals

The first floor of the U.S. Capitol's Senate wing is elaborately decorated with these wall and ceiling murals.
    Busts of Vice Presidents of the United States

The vice president of the United States presides over the United States Senate, and the Senate honors these individuals in a collection of marble busts displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for working with the subject to select a sculptor, contracting with the artists with the approval of the Senate, monitoring and approving the work, and designing and procuring the pedestal.
    Cox Corridors Murals

Designed by renowned artist Allyn Cox (1896-1982), three corridors on the first floor of the U.S. Capitol's House wing are elaborately decorated with wall and ceiling murals that include historical scenes, portraits and maps related to the development and growth of the United States.
    Hispanic Culture in Art

This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    National Statuary Hall Collection

The National Statuary Hall Collection is comprised of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history.
    Native American Representation in Art

This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    Women Artists

Women Artists with Works of Art in the U.S. Capitol and Legislative Buildings
    Women in Art

This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive. Serve. Preserve. Inspire.

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