Washington D.C. - the Nation's Capital
Washington D.C.: Our Nation's Capital
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Postmarked: Grand Rapids, Michigan; July 2019
The masterful work of artist Constantino Brumidi in the Eye of the Dome of the Rotunda glorifies the character of George Washington and the principles upon which the United States of America was founded. Covering some 4664 square feet, the massive fresco was begun in 1864 and completed in 11 months. Following this masterpiece, Brumidi, "the Michelangelo of the Capitol," spent many years gracing the interior of the Capitol with his exquisite frescoes and oils to, in his own words, "beautify the Capitol of the one country in which there is liberty."
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