Constantino Brumidi

1805–1880

Biography

Constantino Brumidi was an Italian-American artist renowned for his monumental frescoes and decorative paintings in the United States Capitol Building. Immigrating to America in the 1850s, Brumidi dedicated much of his career to embellishing the Capitol with neoclassical and allegorical scenes celebrating American history and ideals. His most famous work includes the Apotheosis of Washington in the Capitol Dome, a masterpiece of American artistic achievement that remains one of the most recognizable images in the building.

Personal Details

Given Name: Constantino
Surname: Brumidi
Born: 1805, Rome, Italy
Died: 1880
Occupation: Artist, Fresco Painter

The Name Constantino

Origin: Latin
Meaning: Derived from the Latin 'constans,' meaning 'steadfast,' 'constant,' or 'firm.'

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The Brumidi Surname

Origin: Italian
Meaning: Possibly derived from Italian 'bruma' (winter) or a diminutive form of a personal name.

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Source

Library of Congress