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2018-12-05T18:20:58-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYTlkXC8yMDE4MTIwNTE4Mjg0MDAxNF9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The Brumidi Corridors are some of the most highly decorated spaces inside the U.S. Capitol. Designed in the late 1850s by Italian painter Constantino Brumidi, these five corridors in the north, or Senate, wing of the building are adorned with American wildlife, scenes of American ingenuity, and other artistic designs. Later pieces of artwork were added in the 20th century.
The Brumidi Corridors are some of the most highly decorated spaces inside the U.S. Capitol. Designed in the late 1850s by Italian painter… read more
The Brumidi Corridors are some of the most highly decorated spaces inside the U.S. Capitol. Designed in the late 1850s by Italian painter Constantino Brumidi, these five corridors in the north, or Senate, wing of the building are adorned with American wildlife, scenes of American ingenuity, and other artistic designs. Later pieces of artwork were added in the 20th century. close
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