Engineer preserved Capitol murals

Frescoes painted in 19th century adorn Senate halls

By Patricia Sullivan / The Bulletin
April 13, 2009

WASHINGTON — The 150-year-old frescoes in the U.S. Capitol’s Brumidi Corridors can overwhelm a visitor’s senses with rich detail, graceful forms and vivid color. Everywhere you look, the flora and fauna of America, portraits of historical figures and metaphorical....

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