Albert Einstein, portrait sculpture
Albert Einstein (March 14, 1879 – April 18, 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist. The portrait sculpture, created by Zenos Frudakis, commemorates his legacy and iconic image. The sculpture captures the likeness of the renowned scientist known for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Portrait Sculpture
Size: Life size
Media: Clay to be cast in bronze
Location: Work in Progress
⭐America 250—Einstein's Scientific Breakthroughs Transform American Life
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who immigrated to the United States in 1940. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his “services to theoretical physics,” particularly his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect —a pivotal breakthrough in the development of quantum theory. His work laid the foundation for many technologies used daily in America, including GPS and navigation systems, lasers and photonics, barcode scanners, DVD players, advanced surgical techniques, and industrial processes. The photoelectric effect, for which he won the Nobel Prize, is fundamental to the operation of solar panels.
Beyond this, Einstein developed the general theory of relativity and is widely recognized for the mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc², which made possible the development of both nuclear power reactors and atomic weapons. After World War II, Einstein became a vocal advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament. His direct intervention at a critical historical moment helped shape American policy, and his moral authority and public platform fueled ongoing national conversations about nuclear non-proliferation and the ethical responsibilities of scientists —debates that continue today.