The House of Representatives
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| The House of Representatives | |
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| Artist | Samuel Morse |
| Year | 1822 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, history painting |
| Dimensions | 220.7 cm × 331.8 cm (86.9 in × 130.6 in) |
| Location | National Gallery of Art, Washington |
The House of Representatives is an 1822 history painting by the American artist Samuel Morse. It depicts a session of the United States House of Representatives, in a chamber designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.[1]
Morse, known as an inventor as well as a painter, had spent several years in England studying before returning home in 1815 following the War of 1812. He captures the scene during the Era of Good Feelings.[2] In 1823 Morse exhibited the painting in several cities, drawing critical praise but making little money from public admissions.[3] Today it is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington.[4]