| Crawford, Thomas 1814-1857. American sculptor and noted exponent of neoclassicism. His works include Armed Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol. |
Crawford, Thomas
Neoclassical sculptor best known for his colossal figure of "Freedom," which was posthumously cast and hoisted atop the dome of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., amidst great festivities in 1860
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