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 49
best on earth. You note how appropriate is the designing of Bru-midi. He gives us a grand painting of the first Presi-dent, and in the panels on the walls he has given usgood likenesses of all the members of the Cabinet ofthe first President. On the wonderful ceiling, just above the mirror onthe… … LAFAYETTE (SHEFFERE) 49 you all around the room, not only with her eyes, buttier cheeks also follow you. Walk slowly about theroom, and see with your own eyes that the all-seeingeye of God is there demonstrated allegorically bythe marvelous Brumidi. SUPREME COURT ROOM Now we must leave the…
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) · Art
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