Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way (mural study, U.S. Capitol)
A sweeping scene of American westward expansion captures the spirit of adventure in this 1861 mural study by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze, inviting you to bring this historic romantic narrative into your private collection.
Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze
Discover Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze (1816-1868), the German-American painter famed for 'Washington Crossing the Delaware.' Explore his Romantic historical narratives & Düsseldorf School influence!