About this Piece
The eight vignettes of the vestibule dome are edged in gold and represent the First Fruits of the Soil: Fruit, Maize, Flowers, Grasses, Sheep, Swine, Wheat, and Cattle
About Hildreth Meière
Hildreth Meière (me-AIR) was one of the greatest American muralists of the 20th century. She was a pioneer in her field and created a more modern approach to murals that differed from the academic traditions at the time. She blended several classic influences, including classic Greek vase painting, Byzantine Mosaics, and Native American beadwork into a style known as Art Deco.
Up until her death in 1961 she acknowledged the Nebraska State Capitol as her crowning achievement.
