Famous Shrouded Grave Statue
Washington, DC
An androgynous, enigmatic shrouded bronze figure sits with his/her back against a wall. Officially "The Adams Memorial," it's one of the most photographed monuments in Washington, DC. It's also the tombstone of Clover Adams, a wealthy socialite photographer who killed herself in 1885 by drinking darkroom chemicals.
The bronze figure was sculpted by famous artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens (who later designed the $20 gold piece) and the wall was designed by famous architect Stanford White (who was later murdered by a jealous rival). Saint-Gaudens called his figure, "The Mystery of the Hereafter and The Peace of God that Passeth Understanding," but the public called it "Grief" -- a much less pretentious title that Clover Adams' husband hated.