“The House of Representatives (detail)” is an artwork created by Samuel Morse between the years 1822 and 1823. Rendered in oil on canvas, this painting belongs to the Romanticism movement and is categorized as a genre painting. The artwork is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, US.
This particular detail of the artwork showcases a group of men, presumably members of the House of Representatives, engaged in discussion or attentive listening. Clad in formal attire consistent with the early 19th century, the individuals are situated in a grand, ornately decorated interior. The figures appear to be interacting with one another amidst the backdrop of large columns, chandeliers, and a central emblematic piece, which likely serves as a focal point of architectural or symbolic importance. The overall composition conveys a sense of solemnity and gravity, characteristic of the legislative environment captured by the artist.
