Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitol. March 23, 1966. -- Ordered to be Printed. Filed Under Authority of the Order of the Senate of March 22 (legislative Day, March 21), 1966
Title | Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitol. March 23, 1966. -- Ordered to be Printed. Filed Under Authority of the Order of the Senate of March 22 (legislative Day, March 21), 1966 PDF eBook |
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Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitol
Title | Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitol PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Rules and Administration |
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Pages | 5 |
Release | 1966 |
Genre | Monuments |
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Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol
Title | Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration |
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Release | 1966 |
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Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol
Title | Authorizing the Placing of a Bust of Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration |
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Pages | 4 |
Release | 1966 |
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Constantino Brumidi
Title | Constantino Brumidi PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Ann Wolanin |
Publisher | United States Congress |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780160632624 |
Senate Document 103-27. Describes the life and times of Constantino Brumidi, focusing on his murals in the United States Capitol.
To Make Beautiful the Capitol
Title | To Make Beautiful the Capitol PDF eBook |
Author | Diane K. Skvarla |
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Pages | 131 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780160921001 |
Detailed history of renowned Italian-born artist Constantino Brumidi's masterful work "making beautiful" the walls and ceilings of the United States Capitol over a span of 25 years starting in 1854. Every page delights with gorgeous, full-color photographs and images of Brumidi's art, from photographs of the frescoes and decoration, to sketches, paintings and images of the artist, particularly the Brumidi Corridors and his "monumental fresco" in the Capitol Rotunda, called The Apotheosis of Washington. Fascinating anecdotes are included throughout of the artist and the inspirations he received for various elements, his relationship with engineer Montgomery C. Meigs, and the conservation efforts to preserve his work accurately for posterity.
United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
Title | United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art PDF eBook |
Author | Diane K. Skvarla |
Publisher | Government Printing Office |
Pages | 514 |
Release | 2005-08 |
Genre | Art |
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The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.