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the first female President — the rough-hewn section is too small to carry a proportional bust. The monument was presented to the Capitol as a gift from the women of the United States by the National Woman's Party and was accepted on behalf of Congress by the Joint Committee on the Library on February 10, 1921. The unveiling ceremony was held in the Rotunda on February 15, 1921, the 101st anniversary of the birth of Susan B. Anthony, and was attended by representatives of over 70 women's organizations. Shortly after its unveiling, however, the statue was moved into the Capitol Crypt. It remained on display there for 75 years, until HCR 216 ordered it moved to the Rotunda. The statue was placed in its current location, in the Rotunda, in May 1997.
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the dome, rehabilitation of the interstitial space between the dome and rotunda, and installation of new lighting in the interstitial space and the rotunda. The dome and rotunda, which were last conserved in 1960, were showing significant signs of rust and disrepair. There was a danger that decorative ironwork could have fallen from the rotunda to the space below, and that weather-related problems could damage the artwork in the rotunda. Without immediate repair, safety netting was installed, temporarily blocking the rotunda's artwork from view.
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in 1893. The detailed busts are surrounded by rough-hewn marble at the top of the sculpture. This part of the statue, according to some, is left unfinished representing the unfinished work of women's rights. Contrary to a popular story, the intention was not that it be completed upon the ascension of
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The bust of his head and shoulders is 36 inches (91 cm) high and stands on a pyramidal Belgian black marble base that is 66 inches (168 cm) high. Because the bust would be such an important and visible work of art, the Joint Committee on the Library decided to have a national competition to
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Originally the crypt had an open ceiling into the rotunda. Visitors can still see the holes in the stone circle that marked the rim of the open space in the rotunda floor. Underneath the floor of the crypt lies a tomb that was the intended burial place for George Washington but after a lengthy battle
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In January 2013, the Architect of the Capitol announced a four-year, $ 10 million project to repair and conserve the Capitol Dome's exterior and the Capitol rotunda. The proposal required the stripping of lead paint from the interior of the dome, repair to the ironwork, repainting of the interior of
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is somewhat historically inaccurate and anachronistic. Of the 56 signers, 42 are represented. The rest are absent, possibly because they were not present at the adoption of the declaration or had died by the time of Trumbull's painting. Four are included who did not sign, but whom Trumbull found
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The rotunda is 96 feet (29 m) in diameter, rises 48 feet (15 m) to the top of its original walls and 180 feet 3 inches (54.94 m) to the canopy of the dome, and is usually visited daily by thousands of people. The space is a national showcase of art, and includes numerous
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Except for the last three panels named by Allyn Cox, the scenes have no particular titles and many variant titles have been given. The names given here are the names used by the Architect of the Capitol, which uses the names that Brumidi used most frequently in his letters and that were used in
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of himself under the American flag on the right side of the painting. As noted above, Washington declined O'Hara's sword because according to the custom of the time it would only be proper for Washington to receive the sword from Cornwallis himself; Major General Lincoln accepted the sword in
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The main difference between lying in state and lying in honor is whether the person was an elected official or military officer versus being a private citizen. The designated guard of honor that keeps watch over the casket also differs. When a person lies in state, a guard of honor from the
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is portrayed at the center of the painting riding a white horse, with French officers on the left and Americans on the right, led by Washington on the brown horse. The British were represented by officers, but Lord Cornwallis himself was not present and was represented instead by Charles
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On December 21, 1982, the Congress passed House Concurrent Resolution 153, which directed the procurement of a marble bust "to serve to memorialize King's contributions on such matters as the historic legislation of the 1960s affecting civil rights and the right to vote". Senator
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fresco cycle depicting 19 scenes from American history. The "frieze" occupies a band immediately below the 36 windows. Brumidi designed the frieze and prepared a sketch in 1859 but did not begin painting until 1878. Brumidi painted seven and a half scenes. While working on
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The scene here depicts the same event as the "Surrender of Cornwallis" panel of the "Frieze of American History". Trumbull was proud of the fact that he had painted portraits of the French officers while in France and included a small
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James Garfield was the last American president to be born in a log cabin. Sculptor Niehaus returned to America in 1881 and by virtue of being a native Ohioan was commissioned to sculpt a monument to the recently assassinated President
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In addition to the National Statuary Hall Collection and the memorial statuary, there are a number of other pieces in the Rotunda. Next to the south entrance, opposite the statue of George Washington, is
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was the winner of the contest to design the Capitol in 1793. Thornton had first conceived the idea of a central rotunda. However, due to lack of funds or resources, oft-interrupted construction, and the
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was commissioned to complete the eight and a half remaining scenes in Brumidi's sketches. He finished in 1889 and left a 31-foot (9 m) gap due to an error in Brumidi's original design. In 1951,
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to design "a picture 65 feet (20 m) in diameter, painted in fresco, on the concave canopy over the eye of the New Dome of the U.S. Capitol". At this time, Brumidi may have added a
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raises the royal banner to claim the land for Kingdom of Castile, and he stands bareheaded with his hat at his feet in honor of the sanctity of the event. The captains of the ships
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Floor plan showing locations of rotunda paintings, statues and busts in 1978 (prior to the Truman, Eisenhower, Ford, and Reagan statues, King bust, and Women's Suffrage Monument).
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historical paintings and sculptures. It is also used for ceremonial or public events authorized by concurrent resolution of both houses of congress, including the
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The rotunda is connected by corridors leading south to the House of Representatives and north to the Senate chambers. To the immediate south is the semi-circular
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Washington's place. The surrender led to the cessation of major Revolutionary War hostilities and British recognition of American independence in the
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is shown just off the ground, with Orville Wright in the plane and Wilbur Wright running alongside to steady the wing. To the left are
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at the end of "Discovery of Gold in California"; this is because Brumidi planned to have the scene connect with his planned last one.
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was the last painting to be commissioned by Congress for the rotunda. De Soto is thought to have become the first European to see the
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is depicted arriving in the Americas in the first of four scenes of the Spanish conquest. Columbus disembarks off a plank from the
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accept the final surrender of British troops under Lord Cornwallis after the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. American General
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rotunda walls rise 48 feet (15 m) above the floor; everything above this—the Capitol dome–was designed in 1854 by
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Among the group of eleven statues currently encircling the rotunda against the wall at floor level are seven from the
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and held on to a rail for 15 minutes until he was rescued. He died a few months later in 1880. After Brumidi's death,
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These seven statues representing the presidents will remain in the rotunda indefinitely or until an act of Congress.
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created a plaster copy after Houdon, that stood in the Rotunda from the late-1850s to 1934. It is now in the
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with his estate and the commonwealth of Virginia the plans for him to be buried in the crypt were abandoned.
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The first painting Trumbull completed for the rotunda and probably the most widely recognized, the iconic
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canopy design over Walter's tentative 1859 sketch. The dome was being finished in the middle of the
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Neibauer, Michael. "U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Kicks Off With Contractor Search."
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rides a white horse. De Soto and his troops approach Native Americans in front of
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and measure 12 by 18 feet (3.7 by 5.5 metres). Four of these are scenes from the
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Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony
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and the Aztecs honored Cortés as a god, believing that he was the returning god
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of peace. To the center-left in the background is a man in same pose as the
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The battle was a key victory for the Americans, prevented the division of
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provided for Cuba's independence from Spain and the U.S. acquisition of
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for gold with picks, shovels, and other tools in this depiction of the
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and is the only work of art in the Capitol given by a private donor.
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to construct a building. This is the first scene painted entirely by
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Usofsky, Melvin I. (Summer 2002). "The Levy Family and Monticello".
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skin with an eagle in the center, a symbol of friendship and trust.
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First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln
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This is the first panel and the only allegorical one, portraying a
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A combined American-French force led by George Washington, the
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on horseback receiving the ceremonial sword of surrender from
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is depicted leading his horse through the jungle in search of
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Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States
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kneels, surrounded by family members, including her father,
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at the top of the inner dome. In 1862, Walter asked painter
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Edward Clark and by newspaper articles. The 19 panels are:
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This celebrated incident established a strong tradition of
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watches over the casket; when a person lies in honor, the
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lying in state on August 13, 1868. The plaster statue of
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National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C.
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West Moore, Joseph (1884). "Picturesque Washington": 92.
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List of National Historic Landmarks in Washington, D.C.
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This scene, the first of Cox's three panels, depicts a
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watches as a civilian guard of honor over the casket.
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This group portrait monument is known formally as the
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Boundary markers of the original District of Columbia
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Other notable individuals, several of them being the
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in the United States Capitol Rotunda are as follows:
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Trumbull planned this outdoor scene to contrast with
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Capitol dome and rotunda under renovation in May 2016
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List of artwork at the United States Capitol complex
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At the west entrance, are marble statues of General
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give thanks to God for their safe voyage aboard the
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maiden with a bow and arrows, representing the wild
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During the Civil War, the rotunda was used as a 3258:"Gerald Ford honored with statue in U.S. Capitol" 1379:searching for gold, silver, and other valuables. 186:Many large paintings are exhibited in the rotunda 5850:National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial 5153:Japanese American Patriotism During World War II 4059:George Washington and the Revolutionary War Door 5053:Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument 3942: 3621:""The Catafalque" The Architect of the Capitol" 2484:was a commissioned by Congress and designed by 1056:of the dome of the rotunda. The fresco depicts 5829:Women in Military Service for America Memorial 5439:John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2330:women's suffrage movement in the United States 5907:National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission 5007: 4286: 3675: 2225:– a copy after French neo-classical sculptor 8: 3019: 3017: 3015: 533:surrender after the American victory at the 218:and was intended to evoke the design of the 4073:Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way 656:resign his commission as commander-in-chief 567:French military assistance to the Americans 125:. 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The rotunda was designed in the 145:Learn how and when to remove this message 2283: 2248: 1985:sailors in a gun crew are depicted in a 1937:soldier shaking hands at the end of the 373: 2956: 2620:in the Capitol rotunda are as follows: 2363: 2336:, eventually led to the passage of the 1846:with a decisive U.S. victory. The 1848 1078:is painted to appear as a carved stone 3627:from the original on November 10, 2011 3031:from the original on February 14, 2021 2978: 2967: 1781:chief and Indian Confederation leader 1740:after the final British defeat at the 1648:is shown on horseback at center, with 1500:(Delaware) Native Americans under the 1245:Cortez and Montezuma at Mexican Temple 537:in 1777. The central figure, from the 5374:Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 4167:U.S. Capitol Gatehouses and Gateposts 3237:from the original on February 9, 2021 3171:from the original on February 9, 2021 1029:, as seen looking up from the rotunda 806:At the center of the canvas, Spanish 7: 5598:United States Supreme Court Building 4976: 3497:Marcos, Christina (March 21, 2022). 3401:from the original on August 17, 2012 3093:from the original on August 17, 2012 2937:United States Supreme Court Building 1277:Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire 986:, and their families in prayer. The 674:, and three future U.S. presidents: 123:adding citations to reliable sources 5881:Gold Star Mothers National Monument 5876:George Washington Memorial Building 5488:Lincoln's Cottage at Soldiers' Home 5048:American Veterans Disabled for Life 4936:Statue of Rosa Parks (U.S. Capitol) 2595:State funerals in the United States 1333:Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire 756:follow, carrying the banner of the 737:commissioned 1836/1837, placed 1847 249:and was constructed from fireproof 3341:from the original on June 28, 2006 3197:from the original on June 28, 2006 3145:from the original on June 28, 2006 3119:from the original on June 28, 2006 2933:chief justice of the United States 2496:and was a gift to Congress by the 2340:in 1920. The work was sculpted by 2229:'s 1790 full-length marble in the 1656:troops to the right and Lexington 779:(Guanahani), on October 12, 1492. 299:in the rotunda hold large, framed 27:Component of United States Capitol 25: 5225:National Statuary Hall Collection 4302:National Statuary Hall Collection 4079:Vice Presidential Bust Collection 4023:Progress of Civilization Pediment 3594:III, Leo Shane (April 16, 2024). 2534:behind the casket is credited to 2090:National Statuary Hall Collection 2084:From the Statuary Hall Collection 1915:Peace at the End of the Civil War 1850:, which provided for the massive 993:The Pilgrims traveled aboard the 803:commissioned 1847, purchased 1855 5912:National Mall and Memorial Parks 5824:United States Air Force Memorial 5493:Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 4975: 4966: 4965: 3770: 2939:while other individuals such as 2571: 2545: 2520: 2427: 2407: 2384: 2366: 1879:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1854:of territory in what is now the 1822:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1777:This panel depicts the death of 1772:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1723:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1681:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1628:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1575:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 1529:Completed by Filippo Costaggini 970:, holding the Bible, and pastor 695:civilian control of the military 489:. A reproduction appears on the 95: 6006:Government buildings with domes 5945:Commemorating African-Americans 3256:Camia, Catalina (May 3, 2011). 3087:"Surrender of General Burgoyne" 3053:The Declaration of Independence 2274:Bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2239:Smithsonian American Art Museum 1877:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1870:Discovery of Gold in California 1820:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1770:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1721:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1679:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1626:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1573:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1527:Designed by Constantino Brumidi 1414:, from being clubbed to death. 952:appear on the deck of the ship 829:), in which de Soto suffered a 64:"symbolic and physical heart". 5933:Public art in Washington, D.C. 3191:"Discovery of the Mississippi" 2306:Joint Committee on the Library 945:commissioned 1837, placed 1844 883:commissioned 1837, placed 1840 647:commissioned 1817, placed 1824 594:commissioned 1817, placed 1820 1: 6011:Rotundas in the United States 6001:United States Capitol grounds 4343:William Henry Harrison Beadle 3958:Surrender of General Burgoyne 3691:United States Capitol Complex 3315:George Washington (sculpture) 3296:George Washington (sculpture) 3231:"Embarkation of the Pilgrims" 2903:(February 28 – March 1, 2018) 1257:This panel shows the Spanish 506:Surrender of General Burgoyne 491:United States two-dollar bill 324:Surrender of General Burgoyne 5937:American Revolution Statuary 5696:United States Botanic Garden 3965:Surrender of Lord Cornwallis 3915:The Apotheosis of Washington 2998:Washington Business Journal. 2943:, have lain in state in the 2935:, have lain in state in the 2606:United States Capitol Police 2448:Other statuary and artifacts 2358:World's Columbian Exposition 2181:, by J. Brett Grill in 2011. 1751:instead accepted the sword. 1467:William Penn and the Indians 1391:Captain Smith and Pocahontas 1092:William Penn and the Indians 1041:The Apotheosis of Washington 1035:The Apotheosis of Washington 1026:The Apotheosis of Washington 853:Discovery of the Mississippi 791:Discovery of the Mississippi 650:George Washington addresses 583:Surrender of Lord Cornwallis 438:, and the principal author, 349:Discovery of the Mississippi 330:Surrender of Lord Cornwallis 197:British attack on Washington 52:building features a central 5780:Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 5775:Arlington National Cemetery 5533:St. John's Episcopal Church 5163:Lyndon Baines Johnson Grove 4929:United States Capitol crypt 4718:Alexander Hamilton Stephens 3936:Declaration of Independence 2556:saluting the casket of the 2233:– holds a prominent place. 1848:Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1797:(partially an extension of 1700:Declaration of Independence 1635:shot heard 'round the world 1520:Colonization of New England 1062:exalted amongst the heavens 933:Embarkation of the Pilgrims 553:Declaration of Independence 520:purchased 1822, placed 1826 470:Declaration of Independence 448:Second Continental Congress 418:purchased 1819, placed 1826 402:Declaration of Independence 365:Embarkation of the Pilgrims 318:Declaration of Independence 36:Rotunda viewed from behind 6027: 5043:African American Civil War 4210:James A. 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Grant Memorial 4104:Old Supreme Court Chamber 4099:Congressional Prayer Room 3768: 3697: 3377:Virginia Quarterly Review 3320:February 2, 2016, at the 3301:February 2, 2016, at the 3113:"Surrender of Cornwallis" 3057:. 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Eisenhower 2109:(copy cast in 1934). 1991:Spanish–American War 1897:California Gold Rush 1844:Mexican–American War 1787:Battle of the Thames 1591:, is shown with the 1433:Constantino Brumidi 1406:is portrayed saving 1398:Constantino Brumidi 1354:Constantino Brumidi 1318:Constantino Brumidi 1289:Aztec calendar stone 1252:Constantino Brumidi 1221:Christopher Columbus 1215:Constantino Brumidi 799:William Henry Powell 742:Christopher Columbus 707:Maryland State House 621:1783 Treaty of Paris 599:Marquis de Lafayette 479:Robert R. Livingston 457:on June 28, 1776 at 432:Robert R. Livingston 353:William Henry Powell 301:historical paintings 291:Historical paintings 212:Marquis de Lafayette 119:improve this section 5982:38.88984; -77.00908 5973: /  5941:Civil War Monuments 5747:Pennsylvania Avenue 5737:Constitution Avenue 5444:Library of Congress 5336:Washington Monument 5210:George B. 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Lee 4877: 4875: 4872: 4870: 4867: 4865: 4862: 4860: 4857: 4855: 4852: 4850: 4847: 4845: 4842: 4840: 4837: 4835: 4832: 4830: 4827: 4825: 4824:William Allen 4822: 4821: 4819: 4815: 4809: 4808:Brigham Young 4806: 4804: 4803:John Winthrop 4801: 4799: 4796: 4794: 4791: 4789: 4786: 4784: 4781: 4779: 4776: 4774: 4771: 4769: 4766: 4764: 4761: 4759: 4756: 4754: 4751: 4749: 4746: 4744: 4741: 4739: 4736: 4734: 4731: 4729: 4726: 4724: 4721: 4719: 4716: 4714: 4711: 4709: 4708:Standing Bear 4706: 4704: 4701: 4699: 4698:James Shields 4696: 4694: 4693:Roger Sherman 4691: 4689: 4686: 4684: 4681: 4679: 4676: 4674: 4673:Maria Sanford 4671: 4669: 4666: 4664: 4661: 4659: 4656: 4654: 4651: 4649: 4648:Caesar Rodney 4646: 4644: 4641: 4639: 4638:Ronald Reagan 4636: 4634: 4631: 4629: 4626: 4624: 4621: 4619: 4616: 4614: 4613:Mother Joseph 4611: 4609: 4606: 4604: 4601: 4599: 4596: 4594: 4591: 4589: 4586: 4584: 4581: 4579: 4576: 4574: 4573:Crawford Long 4571: 4569: 4566: 4564: 4561: 4559: 4556: 4554: 4551: 4549: 4546: 4544: 4541: 4539: 4538:John E. 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Capitol rotunda

the statue
George Washington
United States Capitol
rotunda
Capitol dome
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National Statuary Hall
Old Senate Chamber
lying in state

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Capitol dome

Constantino Brumidi

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Architect of the Capitol
Charles Bulfinch
Marquis de Lafayette
neoclassical style

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