Posted on 08/13/2003 11:09:07 PM PDT by JohnHuang2
Edited on 07/12/2004 4:06:49 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Cover your children's eyes next time you find them gazing upon the beautifully painted canopy of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
After all, Capitol Hill Press Secretary Jim Berard reveals in his new book, "The Capitol Inside & Out" (EPM Publications Inc.), when renowned artist Constantino Brumidi painted his masterpiece fresco, "Apotheosis of Washington," 180 feet above the Rotunda floor, he seated 13 questionable ladies around the Father of Our Country.
(Excerpt) Read more at dynamic.washtimes.com ...
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