Bust of Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. 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..
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| Artist | John Woodrow Wilson |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Patinated bronze |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Owner | Architect of the Capitol |
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
References
- "Bust of Martin Luther King Jr". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
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