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Graphic Arts

Senate Chamber, Washington

The Senate maintains a collection of over 900 historical prints and engravings.  This collection contains a rich array of 19th and early 20th century images portraying the events, people, and settings of the U.S. Senate.


Political Cartoons

A FALLING OFF--OF BOSSES.
IS THERE TO BE A POWER BEHIND THE THRONE?
LET HIM A-LONE, NOW HE'S COME HOME......
POUND HIM.
THE SPOIL-ED.
THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME.
Yumping Yiminy, What A Yolk!

Historic Engravings

Daniel Webster (1782-1852)
United States Senate Chamber
Jackson
Removal of Hon. Charles Sumner
Senate Chamber, Washington
THE UNITED STATES SENATE IN SESSION.
US Senate A.D. 1850
View of the Capitol at Washington
 
  

Explore the Senate's Art with the Office of the Senate Curator.


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