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The American Story in Art: The Murals of Allyn Cox in the U.S. Capitol

THE HALL OF CAPITOLS COMPLETED IN 1974, the murals in the eastern north-south corridor of the House wing tell the story of the U.S. Capitol. Grouped in four panels are paintings of the 16 buildings in which Congress and its predecessors have met since 1754. Four other panels contain eight historical scenes set in or around the halls of Congress. Also included are 12 portraits of persons associated with the Capitol and a number of inscriptions and allegorical scenes.

The Hall of Capitols: Trenton, 1784 — Trenton, 1784

The Hall of Capitols: New York, 1785 — New York, 1785

The Hall of Capitols: Philadelphia, 1790 — Philadelphia, 1790

The Hall of Capitols: Pierre L'Enfant — Pierre L'Enfant

The Hall of Capitols: Washington, 1800 — Washington, 1800

The Hall of Capitols: Washington, 1814 — Washington, 1814

The Hall of Capitols: Washington, 1815 — Washington, 1815

The Hall of Capitols: Washington, 1829 — Washington, 1829

The Hall of Capitols: First Capitol Inauguration, 1829 — First Capitol Inauguration, 1829

The Hall of Capitols: John Trumbull — John Trumbull

The Hall of Capitols: Old House Chambers, 1838 — Old House Chambers, 1838

The Hall of Capitols: Thomas Crawford — Thomas Crawford

The Hall of Capitols: New Capitol Dome Symbolizes Union, 1863 — New Capitol Dome Symbolizes Union, 1863

The Hall of Capitols: Civil Rights Bill Passes, 1866 — Civil Rights Bill Passes, 1866

The Hall of Capitols: Washington, 1867 — Washington, 1867

The Hall of Capitols: Frederick Law Olmsted — Frederick Law Olmsted

The Hall of Capitols: Architect of the Capitol, Elliott Woods — Architect of the Capitol, Elliott Woods

The Hall of Capitols: Architect of the Capitol, David Lynn — Architect of the Capitol, David Lynn

The Hall of Capitols: Architect of the Capitol, J. George Stewart — Architect of the Capitol, J. George Stewart

The Hall of Capitols: Architect of the Capitol, George M. White — Architect of the Capitol, George M. White

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The American Story in Art: The Murals of Allyn Cox in the U.S. Capitol

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