We’re marking the anniversary of Brumidi’s birth by revisiting remarks from a 2015 celebration. See here for Part 1. –by … More
Tag: Constantino Brumidi
Capitol Apples
–Shana Klein, Ph.D., Art History, University of New Mexico; USCHS Capitol Fellow March 11 has been declared National Johnny Appleseed … More
Capitol Myths: Brumidi Falls to his Death?
This Sunday, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society is partnering with the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company to present “The Price of … More
Uncovering a National Treasure: The Brumidi Corridors
–by Katie East, USCHS intern Uncovering a National Treasure: The Restoration of the Brumidi Corridors in the United States Capitol … More
Villa Torlonia Teatro
— by Randy Groves Two years ago I wandered past Rome’s Villa Torlonia – the neo-classical palace on the Via … More
Capella Madonna dell’Archetto
–by Randy Groves I’m laying on the floor on the flat of my back staring upward at the Madonna of … More
Brumidi’s Apotheosis: The “Eye of Washington”
–by Sarah Lewis Like many others who visit the Capitol for the first time, I experienced love at first sight … More
Constantino Brumidi and the Congressional Gold Medal
Last week we wrote about Aung San Suu Kyi receiving her Congressional Gold Medal on September 19, four years after … More
Constantino Brumidi Work Returns to DC, but not to the Capitol
On March 4, Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers in Boston featured a piece of art of interest to many in Washington, … More
Twitter Facts That Will Never Get Published
If you’ve been reading this blog long enough, you’re aware that most business days, we publish a Capitol or Congressional … More