This is the Peace Monument on the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington D.C.
“At the top of the monument, facing west, stand two classically robed female figures. Grief holds her covered face against the shoulder of History and weeps in mourning. History holds a stylus and a tablet that was inscribed “They died that their country might live.” Below Grief and History, another life-size classical female figure represents Victory, holding high a laurel wreath and carrying an oak branch, signifying strength. Below her are the infant Mars, the god of war, and the infant Neptune, god of the sea. The shaft of the monument is decorated with wreaths, ribbons, and scallop shells.”
This next mosaic is of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial.
“The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial sits at the base of Capitol Hill amidst other important Washington D.C. monuments such as those built to honor Lincoln and Washington. It is currently the largest equestrian statue in the United States and the second largest in the world.”
There is so much to see and document in Washington D.C. You can never exhaust the treasures there in one visit. We were there in May of this year and I’m still pulling up more photos and history to share.
I’m linking up with Mary at Little Red House for Mosaic Monday. Thank you Mary for hosting this weekly event and sharing your beautiful photography with us.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Wash, DC is a great place to visit. There is so much history to explore. Wonderful photos from your visit, the statues and monuments are great.
Wonderful photos and history to go along! Thank you..
I love equestrian statues and try to see them when we travel – there are so many in Europe and few here.
All of the statues in DC are so photogenic…yours made a great mosaic! The clouds in the background are a wonderful setting.
Love all the statuary in DC. We are only 3 hours away here in Lexington, but we do not get there often. Loved seeing your photos. They brought back memories of many visits in the past…take care and have a nice week. genie
You certainly enjoyed your stay in Washington DC!
Fabulous mosaics, Ellen! Thanks for taking us along on your holiday! xoxo
I liked the touching imagery of “Grief and History” in the Peace Monument of the Capital building. There is is much to see and photograph in Washington DC,–I always enjoy visiting there.
That’s a very powerful image, Grief weeping on History’s shoulder. You certainly took a lot in on your trip to DC. We have a daughter living there now so I hope I will get there this year…
DC is such a wonderful place to visit on many levels. Once being is wonderful works of art and sculpture! I did so enjoy your mosaic today!
I enjoyed seeing and learning about these important monuments. Great shots.
I enjoy your history stories and photos.
The stories behind the statues are always so interesting. I didn’t know that about either one of them.
Thanks for sharing your travel stories with us. Always interesting!
I like Washington very much, my sister is living there. A great place! Thanks for sharing (and re-activate my memories)
Have a nice week,
Markus
Isn’t it amazing what one can all learn from a monument? You have a wealth of info with all the picture you got on that trip.
Love these shots. I hope someday I can visit this place.
Mosaic Monday
Those monuments are certainly majestic! I love all your DC photos.
Lovely time of the year for this trip! The City has full of history.
P.S. We have been to the Wildwood Park, Satwiwa Ranch and we are scheduling a hike at Gillette Ranch. You can explore in your next visit here.