 In 1855 Rinehart went to Italy to continue his studies.While there he executed two bas-reliefs in marble, "Morning" and "Evening".On his return, two years later, he opened a studio in Baltimore, where he executed numerous busts, a fountain-figure for the main U.S. Post Office in Washington, DC; and two bronze figures, "Backwoodsman" and "Indian", flanking the clock in the House of Representatives Chamber of the U.S. Capitol.