Library of Congress: Tradition, Printing, Writing Doors & Tympanums in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Tradition, Printing, Writing Doors and Tympanums at the Library of Congress Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C. are bronze sculptures created by notable artists and architects including Frederick MacMonnies and Edward Pierce Casey. These artworks symbolize the heritage of printing and writing through allegorical and mythological themes. Located at Independence Avenue and 1st Street SE, they form an important artistic and cultural feature of the Library of Congress. The pieces are documented in key references such as James M. Goode's guide to outdoor sculpture in Washington, D.C.