Study for the Apotheosis of Washington in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building
ca. 1859-1862
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Status
- In Museum Collection
- Collect24 Art ID
- C24-133217
Brumidi was commissioned to paint the ceiling decoration in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, and presented this study to gain approval to begin the monumental work. He chose to paint George Washington in the center of the dome, having ascended to the heavens, looking down upon the visitor. Steeped in classical mythology, Brumidi presents George Washington as Zeus, chief among the Greek g…
Provenance
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by the American Art Forum
Registry history
- ca. 1859-1862 — Recorded in the collection of Smithsonian American Art Museum
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