Bust of Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Capitol)
| Bust of Martin Luther King Jr. | |
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| Artist | John Woodrow Wilson |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Patinated bronze |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Owner | Architect of the Capitol |
A bust of Martin Luther King Jr. by the American artist John Woodrow Wilson is located at the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., in the United States.
Description
The bust depicts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a contemplative and peaceful mood, looking slightly downward, patinated to match the black marble base.[1]
History
The bust was unveiled in the Rotunda, on January 16, 1986, by Coretta Scott King, their four children and Christine King Farris.[1]
See also
- Civil rights movement in popular culture
- List of artworks commemorating African Americans in Washington, D.C.
- Statue of Martin Luther King Jr. (Austin, Texas)
References
- ^ a b "Bust of Martin Luther King Jr". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
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