''Maria Sanford'' is a
bronze sculpture
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of the
American educator of the same name by
Evelyn Raymond, installed in the
United States Capitol Visitor Center
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, as part of the
National Statuary Hall Collection
The National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol is composed of statues donated by individual states to honor persons notable in their history. Limited to two statues per state, the collection was originally set up in the old ...
. The statue was gifted by the
U.S. state
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of
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
in 1958.
See also
*
1958 in art
Events from the year 1958 in art.
Awards
* Archibald Prize: William Pidgeon, William Edwin Pidgeon – ''Mr Ray Walker''
* Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Allied Arts Medal – Louis Archambault
Events
* October 15 – At the Goldschmi ...
References
External links
*
1958 establishments in Washington, D.C.
1958 sculptures
Bronze sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Monuments and memorials to women
Sanford, Maria
Sculptures of women in Washington, D.C.
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