Who made “Statue of Freedom”?

“Statue of Freedom” was made by Thomas Crawford in 1860.

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Neoclassicism: Rococo before it is playful and pastel; Romanticism, its contemporary rival, prefers loose brushwork, rich colour and strong emotion.

Thomas Gibson Crawford (March 22, 1814 – October 10, 1857) was an American sculptor who is best known for his numerous artistic contributions to the United States Capitol, including the Statue of Freedom atop its dome. Wikipedia

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“Revolutionary War Door”
“Mexican Girl Dying”
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“Cupid and Psyche”, 1834
“Boy with Broken Tambourine”, 1854
“David Triumphant”
“Peri at the Gates of Paradise”