| John E. Kenna | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | Alexander Doyle |
| Year | 1901 |
| Medium | Marble sculpture |
| Subject | John E. Kenna |
| Location | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
John E. Kenna is a 1901 marble sculpture of the American politician of the same name by Alexander Doyle, installed in the United States Capitol, in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection. It is one of two statues donated by the state of West Virginia. [1]
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