Scholars Series: Debra Hanson on the Apotheosis of Washington

Detail of Constantino Brumidi's "Apotheosis of George Washington"

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is pleased to host Debra Hanson, assistant professor of Art History, Virginia Commonwealth University, for a lecture on the Apotheosis of Washington, Constantino Brumidi’s massive fresco inside the Capitol Dome. Join us at noon EDT on Wednesday, June 24 for this webinar. It is free and open to all–please share […]

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