Constantino Brumidi
Constantino Brumidi | |
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Brumidi in 1861 | |
| Born | 26 July 1805 |
| Died | 19 February 1880 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | |
| Education | Vatican |
| Known for | Fresco painting |
| Notable work | Apotheosis of Washington, Frieze of American History |
| Movement | Neoclassical |
| Awards | Congressional Gold Medal (posthumously) |
Constantino Brumidi (26 July 1805 – 19 February 1880) was a Greek-Italian painter and a naturalized American citizen, best known and honored for his fresco work, Apotheosis of Washington, in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.