Thrilling story of the wonderful Capitol Building and its marvelous decorations (1912)
Fry, Smith D. (Smith Dunbar), 1851-1929 · [Washington, D.C.?] : S.D. Fry · leaf 45
he Senatefloor and visit the Public Reception Room of theSenate. Here is a beautifully decorated room, de-signed and decorated by Brumidi. On the south sideof the wall you see Brumidi as a portrait painterThere are Washington and Jefferson sitting downand Alexander Hamilton standing up. On… … 45 Directly overhead we see some marvelous decora-tive work, and on the ceiling at the north end of theroom you see that Brumidi was great as a Roman-esque artist. In this room alone you see Brumidiwas a great designer, decorator, portrait painter, andRomanesque artist. You have already seen him as…
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) · Art
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