Bust of Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Capitol) explained

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Bust of Martin Luther King Jr.
Artist:John Woodrow Wilson
Type:Patinated bronze
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City: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.

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 Dr. King's wife Coretta, their four children, and Dr. King's sister, Christine King Farris.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bust of Martin Luther King Jr.. Architect of the Capitol. 23 February 2013.