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.

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.

Works of Art

• Paintings and Murals
• • Rotunda Paintings (Baptism of Pocahontas, Declaration of Independence, Discovery of the Mississippi, Embarkation of the Pilgrims, General George Washington Resigning His Commission, Landing of Columbus, Surrender of General Burgoyne, and Surrender of Lord Cornwallis)
  • Signing of the Constitution by Howard Chandler Christy
  • Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way by Emanuel Leutze

Views of the United States Capitol (photographs of the east and west fronts)