Born in Italy in 1805. Constantino Brumidi studied at the Italian Academy of the Arts. In 1852. at the age of 47. he emigrated to America and devoted the rest of his years completing frescoes. sculptures. and paintings in the Capitol Building. The story of Constantino Brumidi is important not only because he was the artist who gave life to these walls. but because his story is the American story. He was an immigrant to this country. and he used the skill that he had to contribute what he could. In the process. he. like millions of others. built this country into what it is today. Immigrants built this Nations building. constructed its factories. fed its people. and when called upon. defended its sovereignty. Men and women from this great Nations inception contributed whatever they could to make this Nation better. Constantino Brumidi contributed his talents as an artist.
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