Without this guy, the Capitol building would be pretty dull

Ever wonder where those huge murals in the U.S. Capitol building came from? Sunday marks the 132nd anniversary of the death of Constantino Brumidi, the official Artist of the Capitol, who died in poverty after a 25-year distinguished career painting there.

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray has declared Sunday “Constantino Brumidi Day,” and in recognition of the event, there will be a ceremony hosted by various historical societies at Brumidi’s grave in Glenwood Cemetery at 1 p.m. Gray’s proclamation will be read and flowers will be presented by the Rhodes Tavern-DC Heritage Society, the Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society, the Italian Cultural Society and the Lido Civic Club.