The desks in the House of Representatives are the original mahogany desks installed in the House upon construction of the Capitol in 1906. Each desk, made in Pennsylvania, is now an heirloom, complete with a private footlocker for stowing galoshes. The white button summons a Page. Pages run errands for the Representatives. They represent the four forces of civilization.
Art stands in conquest over a beast.
Abbey chose to symbolize art by a work of architecture - a model of the Parthenon is held in the figure's left hand. The Law quotation is Alexander Hamilton's. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it is obtained, or until liberty will be lost in the pursuit. The elegant arches of the House chamber are supported by ornate gold leafed columns featuring the Corinthian architectural style.