The Apotheosis of Washington, Fresco in United States Capitol rotunda, United States.
The ceiling painting stretches across 4,664 square feet at a height of 180 feet, featuring figures measuring up to 15 feet tall.
Italian artist Constantino Brumidi completed this artwork in 1865 during the final months of the American Civil War, receiving payment of 40,000 dollars.
The central figure depicts George Washington surrounded by classical deities and six perimeter scenes representing War, Science, Marine, Commerce, Mechanics, and Agriculture.
Visitors can view the fresco details through binoculars or guided tours available at the United States Capitol Visitor Center.
The fresco incorporates scientific innovations of the era, including Samuel Morse's telegraph and Benjamin Franklin's inventions alongside mythological figures.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1865
Creator: Constantino Brumidi
Made from material: fresco
GPS coordinates: 38.88970,-77.00890
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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