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          ArtPreservation of Captain Smith by Pocahontas, 1606, Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between the historic
    ArtLanding of the Pilgrims, 1620, Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between the historic
    ArtWilliam Penn's Treaty with the Indians, 1682, Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between the historic
    ArtConflict of Daniel Boone and the Indians, 1773, Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above each of the four Rotunda doors in the U.S. Capitol are scenes from the history of the American Colonies carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between the historic
    ArtRené Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above four of the large Rotunda paintings in the U.S. Capitol are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between
    ArtSir Walter Raleigh Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above four of the large Rotunda paintings in the U.S. Capitol are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between
    ArtChristopher Columbus Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above four of the large Rotunda paintings in the U.S. Capitol are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between
    ArtJohn Cabot Relief SculptureBy Sarah Davis|February 15, 2012Above four of the large Rotunda paintings in the U.S. Capitol are decorative panels of wreaths and portraits of early explorers carved in relief into the sandstone walls. The three sculptors who decorated the Rotunda were employed during the rebuilding of the Capitol after the fire of 1814 . Between
    Basic pageHispanic Culture in ArtBy Sarah Davis|February 13, 2012This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    Basic pageNative American Representation in ArtBy Sarah Davis|February 12, 2012This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    Basic pageWomen in ArtBy Sarah Davis|February 12, 2012This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    Basic pageHistory of the U.S. Capitol BuildingBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012The history of the United States Capitol Building begins in 1793. Since then, the U.S. Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended and restored. The Capitol that we see today is the result of several major periods of construction; it stands as a monument to the ingenuity, determination and
    Basic pageAfrican Americans in ArtBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012This list includes works in the collections under the care of the Architect of the Capitol, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and is not exhaustive.
    ArtSolon, Relief PortraitBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012Solon (c. 638-559 B.C.) Athenian statesman. Author of constitutional and legal reforms.
    ArtFrieze of American HistoryBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012The Frieze of American History in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol contains a painted panorama depicting significant events in American history.
    Basic pageDoing Business with AOCBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012The AOC has a wide range of procurement opportunities, including construction projects, architect-engineer contracts, supplies, services and information technology (IT) including telecommunications. These contract opportunities are advertised. Overview The Architect of the Capitol uses a wide
    Basic pageWomen ArtistsBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012Women Artists with Works of Art in the U.S. Capitol and Legislative Buildings
    Basic pageCannon Renewal Project FAQsBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012The Cannon House Office Building is the oldest office building on the Capitol campus, dating back to 1908. After a long-term effort, the Cannon Building is undergoing a top-to-bottom renewal scheduled to conclude in 2025.
    Basic pageCannon Renewal Project OverviewBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012Need for Renewal The century-old building is plagued with serious safety, health, environmental and operational issues that are rapidly worsening. Without action, the essential systems housed behind the walls and in mechanical rooms will continue to crumble and fail, impacting members, staff and
    Basic pageReport on Energy and ConservationBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012The AOC's practices in the design, construction, maintenance and preservation of our nation's cultural assets epitomize sustainable development. We believe that sustainable buildings can be maintained indefinitely and represent the potential for significant resource conservation. The AOC focuses on
    Basic pageCapitol Flag ProgramBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012Over the years the focus of the program gradually expanded to encompass the commemoration of national holidays and various special events, as well as to honor the work of groups such as schools and civic organizations. Requests for Capitol flags rapidly outgrew the supply; hence, the Architect of
    ArtTribonian, Relief PortraitBy Sarah Davis|February 9, 2012Tribonian (c. 500-547) Byzantine jurist. Head of the commission that codified the laws under Justinian I.
    ArtSir William Blackstone, Relief PortraitBy Sarah Davis|February 7, 2012Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780) English jurist. Professor of common law at Oxford; author of Commentaries on the Laws of England, which had considerable influence on the importation and adaptation of English common law in America.
    ArtMartin Luther King Jr. BustBy Sarah Davis|February 6, 2012The bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been on display in the Capitol Rotunda since 1986. The bronze sculpture is 36 inches high on a 66-inch high Belgian black marble base.
    ArtSuleiman, Relief PortraitBy Sarah Davis|February 5, 2012Suleiman (1494-1566) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Reformed and improved civil and military codes; united a group of unstable territories into an empire.
    ArtRelief Portrait Plaques of LawgiversBy Sarah Davis|February 5, 2012The Relief Portraits of Lawgivers depict historical figures noted for their work in establishing the principles that underlie American law.
    ArtDiscovery of the Mississippi by De SotoBy Sarah Davis|January 17, 2012William Henry Powell’s canvas shows Spanish conquistador and explorer Hernando De Soto riding a white horse and dressed in Renaissance finery arriving at the Mississippi River.
    ArtSarah Winnemucca StatueBy Sarah Davis|January 7, 2012This statue of Sarah Winnemucca was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Nevada in 2005.
    ArtSequoyah StatueBy Sarah Davis|January 7, 2012This statue of Sequoyah was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Oklahoma in 1917. His statue was the first honoring a Native American to be chosen for the collection.
    ArtStephen Austin StatueBy Sarah Davis|January 7, 2012This statue of Stephen Austin was given to the National Statuary Hall Collection by Texas in 1905.
    
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