Washington - Columbus relief in Capitol

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United States of America

Washington
District of Columbia

Capitol Rotunda

Columbus relief in Capitol

Antonio Capellano & Enrico Causici
1825-27

Washington - Columbus relief in Capitol

Washington - Columbus relief in Capitol

Description

Sandstone relief in the wall of the Rotunda.

The second photo shows Columbus's landing, the first group in the Rotunda frieze of 1878 by Constantino Brumidi

Inscription(s)

Columbus

Sources & Information

Photos: René van der Krogt, 12 October 2000.
Columbus in the U.S. Capitol
Tributes to Christopher Columbus in the United States.

Index of:

Relief Portrait

Location (N 38°53'23" - W 77°0'32")

Item Code: usdc05
Added: 12 October 2000

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