Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Glass Mosaic of the Roman Coliseum
- Date of Work
- June 1994
- Medium
- Glass Mosaic
- Credit
- White House Historical Association
Glass Mosaic of the Roman Coliseum
This glass mosaic of the Roman Coliseum was given to President William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton by Pope John Paul II during the Clinton's state visit to Rome in June 1994.
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