Indian princess and Columbia, Constantino Brumidi, between 1855 and 1856

A fresco of an indian princess and columbia honoring george washington. This was painted by constantino brumidi (1805-1880) sometime between 1855 and 1856 in room h-144 of the us capitol building (currently the hearing room for the house committee on appropriations), during a time when he was a government employee hired because of his artistic skills. Object Type: painting. Date: between 1855 and 1856.