The dominant color in the Vermont House of Representatives Hall is red, which is found in the carpet, the drapes and the upholstered chairs. The wall sconces and gas chandelier date back to the 1850s, and the later features mythological figures. The portrait of George Washington above the speaker’s chair was painted in 1837 by George Gassner and was the only surviving object from the 1857 fire that destroyed the previous capitol.
