U.S. Capitol: Progress of Civilization tympanum (ca. 1863) in Washington, D.C. by Thomas Crawford, Thomas U Walter located in James M. Goode's Capitol Hill area

tympanum

The Progress of Civilization tympanum is a marble sculptural relief created around 1863 by Thomas Crawford and Thomas U. Walter. It is located on the east front of the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The tympanum allegorically depicts themes of mythology and the advancement of civilization, complementing the Capitol's Neoclassical architecture. It is a significant artistic element of the Capitol building, symbolizing American ideals and history.