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Constructing the Capitol: Columns

Constructing the Capitol: Columns

Benjamin Latrobe's Corn Cob capital and bundled corn stalk columns carved by sculptor Giuseppe Franzoni, installed in the east vestibule of the north wing in 1809 survived the 1814 fire.

Artist
Giuseppe Franzoni
Date of Work
c. 1809
Medium
Sculpture
Type
Architectural Sculpture