The Apotheosis of Washington is the fresco painted by Greek-Italian artist Constantino Brumidi in 1865 and visible through the oculus of the dome in the rotunda of the United States Capitol …

The Apotheosis of Washington, his most ambitious work at the Capitol Building, was painted in 11 months at the end of the Civil War, soon after the new dome was completed, for $40,000. The …

High above its well-trod floors, the dome features a glorious fresco painting, replete with symbols of American democracy. Suspended 180 feet in the air, “The Apotheosis of Washington” is the …

Feb 13, 2021 · The magnificent Apotheosis of Washington fresco (below referred to as “Brumidi’s allegorical painting”) was created in the Rotunda eye of the Capitol Dome by Italian-born artist …

Brumidi (1805–1880) is best known for the murals he painted in the United States Capitol over a 25-year period, including the Apotheosis of Washington, the Frieze of American History and …

In this mural Walter (center, in brown coat and top hat) shows his dome design to President Abraham Lincoln. The first floor of the U.S. Capitol's House wing is elaborately decorated with …

Brumidi was commissioned to paint the ceiling decoration in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, and presented this study to gain approval to begin the monumental work. He chose to …

called scagliola. In murals throughout the building Brumidi combined classical and allegorical subjects with portraits and scenes from American history and tributes to American values and …

Constantino Brumidi, the Italian-born painter turned U.S. citizen, is perhaps best known for his Apotheosis of George Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. This famous …

It boasts the fourth largest unsupported marble dome in the world, right behind Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Minnesota State Capitol, and the Taj Mahal. With its large dome and …