Existing comment:
The painting at the top of the staircase is "Washington Resigning His Commission" by Edwin White, 1859. Comment from a sign:
This painting of "Washington Resigning" was made by Edwin White in 1859. However, it is not completely accurate in that it shows a number of people who were not present at the ceremony or even in Annapolis at the time, including Mrs Washington and her niece. In fact, women were not allowed in the Senate Chamber and those who wanted to watch had to do so from the Ladies Balcony at the back of the room. Below the Ladies Balcony is a gallery where gentlemen could observe the proceedings. |