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Arts & Literature
Constantino Brumidi
1805–1880Rome, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
The Michelangelo of the Capitol
Biography
The Michelangelo of the Capitol; painted the Apotheosis of Washington in the Capitol dome; spent 25 years decorating the Capitol. Painted the Apotheosis of Washington in the Capitol Rotunda dome; spent 25 years on Capitol artwork
Notable For
- The Michelangelo of the Capitol
- painted the Apotheosis of Washington in the Capitol dome
- spent 25 years decorating the Capitol
Honors & Recognition
- Painted the Apotheosis of Washington in the Capitol Rotunda dome
- spent 25 years on Capitol artwork
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Arts & Literature
- Specialty
- Visual Arts/Painting
- Years
- 1805–1880
- Birth Place
- Rome, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Lazio
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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