Scientists from History on the National Academy of Sciences Building, by Lee Lawrie.

Lawrie often used similar arrangements for his figures. Note that most of the figures have their chests turned slightly toward the viewer. Lawrie developed this style in part, from viewing ancient Egyptian sculptures, where the figures depicted used similar postures.

Here are Lawrie’s Parade of Scientist throughout history. These panel grace the exterior of the National Academy of Sciences Building, 1924.