Commerce Dept Bldg: Fisheries tympanum in Washington, D.C. by James Earle Fraser, York & Sawyer

tympanum

The Fisheries tympanum is a limestone relief sculpture by James Earle Fraser located on the Commerce Department Building in Washington, D.C. It is the second pediment from the left on the building's facade and was created in partnership with architects York & Sawyer. The artwork symbolizes themes related to fisheries, reflecting the building's role as the Department of Commerce headquarters. It is situated near the Federal Triangle Metro station in the Federal Triangle area.