This section of the Architect of the Capitol Web site offers downloadable high-quality digital images in JPEG format. These images are in the public domain and, unless otherwise noted, may be used without permission for educational, scholarly, or personal (i.e., nonpromotional, nonadvertising) purposes.

A detail or cropped image may not be used in a publication unless (a) it is clearly identified as a detail or cropped version of the larger work and (b) the full image appears elsewhere in the publication.

When any of these images is used in print or electronic publications, the photographic credit line should read “Architect of the Capitol.” If an image requires additional use permission, a note to that effect appears on the relevant download page.

These images may not be used in any way that would imply endorsement by the Architect of the Capitol or the United States Congress of a product, service, or point of view.

To download an image, click on the thumbnail image or on the "Download" link and then right click the image and select the option to save the file.

East Front of the U.S. Capitol 2009 photograph Download JPEG image	West Front of the U.S. Capitol 1997 photograph Download JPEG image	The U.S. Capitol dome in snow 2009 photograph Download the JPEG image
East Front of the Capitol at sunset Download JPEG image	The West Front of the Capitol at dusk Download JPEG image	Capitol Dome Download JPEG image
The U.S. Capitol on July Fourth Download JPEG image	Dome Construction c. 1858 Download JPEG image	East Front in 1856 Download JPEG image
Dome Construction, Nov. 16, 1860 Download JPEG image
The U.S. Capitol Christopher Pearse Cranch Oil on canvas, c. 1841 Given in 1980 Download JPEG image

Interior Views

National Statuary Hall from the North Download JPEG image	The Crypt Download JPEG image	The Rotunda - Dome Download JPEG image
House Chamber c. 1900-1901 Download JPEG image	Russell Senate Office Building Subway Tunnel 2003 Photograph Download JPEG image	The Rotunda Download JPEG image